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The short version
- The 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe wheel bearing splits on ABS up front: 512196 with ABS, 512197 without.
- The AWD rear uses bearing 513058, a number shared with the Tucson of the same era.
- Front wheel drive Santa Fes of this generation have no documented rear listing. Match the number the old part carries, or run the VIN.
- All six years, 2001 through 2006, share the same front pair and rear number. Nothing changes mid-run.
Six model years, 2001 through 2006, share one front ABS split. One AWD rear number covers the same span. The 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe wheel bearing catalogs list two front hubs that look nearly identical on the shelf, and they split only on whether the truck carries ABS.
Front hub numbers split on ABS
Both are National listings for the 2001-2006 Santa Fe front hub. The parts look alike on the shelf, so the ABS answer decides which one goes on the truck.
The AWD rear bearing, 513058, stays the same number across all six years. It doubles for the Tucson of the same era.
Santa Fe wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2001-2006 | Front hub, with ABS | 512196 check price |
| 2001-2006 | Front hub, without ABS | 512197 check price |
| 2001-2006 | Rear bearing, AWD | 513058 check price |
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This page covers the 2001-2006 Hyundai Santa Fe: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006. Other years live on the main Santa Fe wheel bearing page.
The front split runs on ABS equipment, not on drivetrain, and the two hubs look alike side by side. Confirm whether the truck has ABS before ordering 512196 or 512197.
Front wheel drive Santa Fes of this generation have no documented rear listing in the catalogs we hold. Match the number the old part carries, or run the VIN.
Year by year
One ABS pair covers the front hub for all six years, 2001 through 2006, with no mid-run changes. The 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe wheel bearing catalogs show the same two numbers start to finish. The AWD rear bearing holds steady the whole time, and front wheel drive rears stay a gap every year, never a guess.
The first generation Santa Fe and its successor
This generation of the Santa Fe ran 2001 through 2006. The redesign that follows starts the 2007-2018 Santa Fe wheel bearing page, and the two generations do not share part numbers.
Pulling a listing from the newer truck onto this one is a mismatch. Owners searching for a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe wheel bearing number sometimes land on that newer page by mistake, so check the year first.
Diagnosing a Santa Fe wheel bearing
- Listen for the pattern. A worn wheel bearing hums or growls and the pitch tracks with road speed, not engine RPM. See wheel bearing noise on turns for what changes in a corner.
- Rule out the tires first. Cupped or unevenly worn tires can mimic a bearing hum. Compare against tire noise versus wheel bearing noise before pulling anything apart.
- Check for play. With the wheel off the ground, grab it at 12 and 6 o’clock and rock it. Any looseness at the hub points to the bearing, covered in how to check a wheel bearing.
- Watch the ABS light. A failing front hub can drag down the ABS sensor signal on either the 512196 or 512197 side. A bad bearing and the ABS light covers the connection.
- Confirm ABS before ordering. The front hub carries its own ABS tone ring, so the sensor comes with the part. See hub assemblies and ABS sensors to match the wiring.
Common questions
What wheel bearing does a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe use?
A 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe wheel bearing setup uses front hub 512196 with ABS or 512197 without. AWD trucks add rear bearing 513058.
Front wheel drive rears are not documented in the catalogs we hold. Match the number the old part carries, or run the VIN.
Does a 2001 Santa Fe use the same wheel bearing as a 2006?
Yes. The front ABS pair and the AWD rear bearing cover all six years, 2001 through 2006, with no changes in between.
How do I know if my Santa Fe has ABS?
Check the dash for an ABS light at key-on, or look at the front hub for the wiring pigtail that feeds the tone ring. Either one confirms which front hub number applies.
Can I use a front wheel drive rear bearing on an AWD Santa Fe?
No. AWD trucks carry a dedicated rear bearing, 513058. Front wheel drive Santa Fes of this generation have no separate documented rear number at all.
Is the Tucson rear bearing the same as the Santa Fe?
The AWD rear bearing, 513058, is shared with the Tucson of the same era. The same part number applies to both.