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The short version
- A 2000 Hyundai Elantra wheel bearing order needs just two numbers for the whole 1996-2000 run. Front is 510055, rear is 512160.
- Both numbers are shared with the Tiburon of the same years. The 2000 model year row also lists the Accent.
- The front bearing is a press-in ball type, not a serviceable tapered set.
- Nothing changes year to year across this generation. One front number and one rear number cover all five years.
The 1996-2000 Hyundai Elantra keeps the same wheel bearing hardware for its entire run. A 2000 Hyundai Elantra wheel bearing order uses the same two numbers as a 1996 car.
Hyundai Elantra wheel bearing numbers at a glance
Front is a press-in ball bearing, number 510055.
Rear is a hub assembly, number 512160.
1996-2000 Hyundai Elantra wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 1996-2000 | Front, press-in ball | 510055 check price |
| 1996-2000 | Rear hub | 512160 check price |
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This page covers the 1996-2000 Hyundai Elantra: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000. Other years live on the main Hyundai Elantra wheel bearing page.
There is no year-to-year trap on this generation. The main thing worth knowing is sourcing: both 510055 and 512160 are shared with the Tiburon built in the same years.
That shared listing widens where a shop can find the part. It does not change which number to order.
Year by year
1996 through 2000 use identical hardware at both ends. A 2000 Hyundai Elantra wheel bearing order pulls the same 510055 front and 512160 rear as a 1996 car.
No mid-generation change shows up in the catalogs for this run. Front and rear stay fixed the whole five years.
Shared parts with the Tiburon
Hyundai used the same front and rear bearings on the Tiburon sold alongside this Elantra. The 2000 model year row also lists the Accent for the front number.
That overlap is a sourcing note, not a fitment question. Any listing for 510055 or 512160 that covers those related cars covers this Elantra too.
The next generation moves to different numbers entirely, covered on the 2001-2006 Elantra wheel bearing page.
Diagnosing a 1996-2000 Hyundai Elantra wheel bearing
- Jack up the wheel and check for play. Grip the tire at 12 and 6 o’clock with it off the ground, see how to check a wheel bearing.
- Listen for a hum that shifts in turns. A worn bearing usually gets louder leaning one way, explained at wheel bearing noise in turns.
- Rule out the tires first. Cupped or uneven tread can sound like a bad bearing at highway speed, compared at tire noise or wheel bearing.
- Confirm the front is a press-in design before shopping tools. A press-in bearing needs a press, not a socket set, see press-in wheel bearings.
- Check for an ABS light with rear noise. A failing rear hub can trip a wheel speed fault, more at bad bearing and the ABS light.
Common questions
What wheel bearing does a 2000 Hyundai Elantra use?
A 2000 Hyundai Elantra wheel bearing order uses front bearing 510055 and rear hub 512160. Both numbers cover the whole 1996-2000 generation.
What wheel bearing does a 1996 Hyundai Elantra use?
A 1996 Elantra uses the same numbers as a 2000 car, 510055 front and 512160 rear. Nothing changed across this generation.
Is the Hyundai Elantra front bearing press-in or serviceable?
Press-in. The 1996-2000 front bearing, 510055, is a press-in ball design, not a tapered set that gets repacked.
Does the Hyundai Tiburon use the same wheel bearing as this Elantra?
Yes, for these years. Both 510055 and 512160 are shared with the Tiburon built in the same span, which widens sourcing.
Did the Hyundai Elantra wheel bearing change during the 1996-2000 run?
No. The catalogs show one front number and one rear number covering all five years with no split.