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The short version
- A 2006 Kia Spectra wheel bearing up front is 510078, a press in ball bearing rather than a bolt on hub.
- The rear hub splits by ABS: 512195 with ABS, 512194 without.
- All three numbers hold steady across the full 2005 through 2009 run.
- The earlier 2001-2004 Spectra is a different car with its own separate numbers.
This generation of the Spectra uses a press in front bearing, which changes the job compared to a bolt on hub. A 2006 Kia Spectra wheel bearing up front is 510078, and that part goes in as a bearing, not a full hub assembly.
The rear position is a bolt on hub, and it splits only by ABS.
Spectra wheel bearing numbers
The front number, 510078, is a press in ball bearing. It covers every year from 2005 through 2009 with no split.
The rear hub splits by ABS. ABS cars use 512195, and non ABS cars use 512194.
Spectra wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 to 2009 | Front, press in | 510078 check price |
| 2005 to 2009 | Rear hub, ABS | 512195 check price |
| 2005 to 2009 | Rear hub, without ABS | 512194 check price |
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Lookups run through the cross reference page.
This page covers the 2005-2009 Kia Spectra: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009. Other years live on the main Spectra wheel bearing page.
The front is a press in ball bearing, not a bolt on hub, so budget for press work rather than a bolt on swap. See press in wheel bearing for what that job involves.
The 2001-2004 Spectra is a different car entirely, with its own numbers that do not apply here.
Year by year
2005 through 2009 all share the same three rows without a single change. A 2006 Kia Spectra wheel bearing lookup is identical to a 2009 one.
ABS is the only variable, and it only affects the rear hub. The press in front bearing, 510078, never changes with ABS.
Spectra generations and hardware
The 2001-2004 Spectra is a separate car from this 2005-2009 generation, with its own numbers. No sibling generation page exists here for that earlier car.
Anyone working on a Spectra built before 2005 needs to confirm numbers separately, since those parts live outside this page’s range. A 2006 Kia Spectra wheel bearing lookup should always start from this page’s own table, not the older car’s listings.
Diagnosing a Spectra wheel bearing
- Confirm ABS. Check for a wheel speed sensor at the rear hub. That single detail decides between 512195 and 512194.
- Listen for a hum. A press in front bearing that is wearing out often growls, and the sound grows louder with speed.
- Check turns for a pitch change. Bearing noise commonly shifts during a light turn. See wheel bearing noise on turns for the pattern.
- Rule out the tires. Cupped tread can mimic a bearing growl. Compare with tire noise or wheel bearing before assuming the bearing is bad.
- Budget for press work up front. A press in bearing needs a shop press or a hub press tool, unlike a simple bolt on swap.
Common questions
What is the 2006 Kia Spectra wheel bearing part number in front?
It is 510078. That number covers every year from 2005 through 2009 without a change.
Does a 2009 Spectra use a different front bearing than a 2005 model?
No. The front number, 510078, is the same across the entire run, 2005 through 2009.
Is the Spectra front bearing a bolt on hub?
No. It is a press in ball bearing, which needs different tools and labor than a bolt on hub swap.
What rear wheel bearing fits a Kia Spectra?
ABS decides it. Cars with ABS use 512195, and cars without ABS use 512194.
Does the 2001-2004 Spectra share these numbers?
No. That earlier car is a different design with its own separate numbers, not covered on this page.