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The short version
- A 2003 Mazda Tribute wheel bearing job means press in work at both ends: front 510072, rear 510029.
- The front also has its own hub repair kit, 518515, sold separately from the bearing itself.
- Both drivetrains, front wheel drive and all wheel drive, use the same three numbers.
- Nothing changes across the entire nine year run from 2001 to 2009.
Most SUVs bolt on at least one corner, but the Tribute presses in at both. A 2003 Mazda Tribute wheel bearing repair means seating bearing 510072 at the front and 510029 at the rear, on either drivetrain. That workload holds true for all nine model years.
The core numbers
Front bearing 510072 presses into the knuckle on every Tribute built from 2001 to 2009, front wheel drive or all wheel drive alike.
A separate hub repair kit, 518515, covers the front hardware around the bearing. The rear bearing, 510029, also presses in and runs the same nine years.
Mazda Tribute wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 to 2009 | Rear, press in, both drivetrains | 510029 check price |
| 2001 to 2009 | Front hub repair kit | 518515 check price |
| 2001 to 2009 | Front, press in, both drivetrains | 510072 check price |
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This page covers the 2001-2009 Mazda Tribute: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009. Other years live on the main Mazda Tribute wheel bearing page.
Two press in jobs, not two bolt on hub swaps, sit at opposite ends of this SUV. Anyone budgeting a 2003 Mazda Tribute wheel bearing repair by hub assembly time will underestimate both corners.
518515 covers the front hub hardware separately from bearing 510072 itself, and the unusual 518 prefix trips up anyone expecting a plain wheel bearing number. See press in wheel bearings for what the job actually involves.
Year by year
2001 through 2009 the Tribute keeps the exact same three numbers with no revisions. A 2003 Mazda Tribute wheel bearing order looks identical to one placed in 2001 or 2009.
Drivetrain does not split any of these three numbers either. Front wheel drive and all wheel drive Tributes share 510072, 510029, and 518515 across the entire run.
Press work at both ends of a compact SUV
Most compact SUVs from this era bolt on at least the front hub, saving labor time compared to a press job. The Tribute skips that shortcut entirely at both corners.
That makes a full 2003 Mazda Tribute wheel bearing repair a bigger labor job than the part numbers alone suggest, since both 510072 and 510029 need press equipment to seat correctly.
Front hub hardware wear also matters here; kit 518515 addresses that separately from the bearing itself, worth checking during any front teardown.
Diagnosing a Mazda Tribute wheel bearing
- Identify which end is noisy first. Front points at 510072, rear points at 510029, and both need the same press equipment.
- Inspect the front hub hardware separately. Kit 518515 covers wear items around the bearing itself.
- Listen for a growl that changes in turns. See wheel bearing noise in turns for how a bad bearing behaves.
- Rule out tire wear before condemning either bearing. See tire noise or wheel bearing for the difference.
- Check for play with the wheel off the ground. Looseness at either end confirms a press in bearing replacement is due.
Common questions
What wheel bearing does a 2003 Mazda Tribute use?
A 2003 Mazda Tribute wheel bearing job needs front bearing 510072 or rear bearing 510029, both press in, on either drivetrain. Kit 518515 covers the front hub hardware separately.
What wheel bearing does a 2008 Mazda Tribute use?
The 2008 Tribute uses the identical lineup as 2003: 510072 front, 510029 rear, 518515 for the front hub kit. Nothing changed across the nine year run.
Are both ends really press in, not bolt on?
Yes. Both 510072 and 510029 are press in bearings that seat inside the knuckle, unlike a bolt on hub assembly.
What does the 518515 kit cover?
518515 is a front hub repair kit sold apart from the bearing itself. It addresses the hardware around the front bearing, not the bearing.
Does all wheel drive change any of these numbers?
No. Front wheel drive and all wheel drive Tributes share the same 510072, 510029, and 518515 across the whole 2001-2009 run.