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The short version
- A 1999 Nissan Altima wheel bearing lookup starts with ABS. Front cars with ABS use ball 510009, and cars without ABS use 510068.
- 1997 keeps one rear hub, 512016, for ABS and non ABS cars alike.
- From 1998 the rear splits three ways, HA590047 with ABS and rear disc, HA590043 with ABS and rear drum, or 512016 without ABS.
- Front, ABS, and brake type all matter here, not just the model year.
The 1997-2001 Nissan Altima changes its rear hub story right at the 1998 line. A 1999 Nissan Altima wheel bearing lookup needs both an ABS answer and a brake type answer. 1997 stays simple by comparison.
Front and rear numbers for this generation
A 1999 Nissan Altima wheel bearing up front is either 510009 with ABS or 510068 without ABS, both sealed by 710108.
The rear hub then depends on ABS and brake type, disc or drum, once the calendar passes 1997.
Nissan Altima wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 to 2001 | Front, with ABS, seal 710108 | 510009 check price |
| 1998 to 2001 | Front, without ABS, seal 710108 | 510068 check price |
| 1998 to 2001 | Rear hub, ABS with rear disc | HA590047 check price |
| 1998 to 2001 | Rear hub, ABS with rear drum | HA590043 check price |
| 1998 to 2001 | Rear hub, without ABS | 512016 check price |
| 1997 | Rear hub, ABS and non ABS alike | 512016 check price |
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Lookups run through the cross reference page.
This page covers the 1997-2001 Nissan Altima: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001. Other years live on the main Nissan Altima wheel bearing page.
From 1998 the rear needs two questions answered, ABS and whether the brakes are disc or drum. Only the non ABS car keeps the older 512016 number.
1997 non ABS front cars have no documented row of their own in the catalogs. The front listing starting in 1998 is for 510068, so a 1997 non ABS car means matching the old part or running the VIN.
Year by year
1997 is the simple year. Front ABS cars take 510009, and every rear hub, ABS or not, takes 512016.
1998 through 2001 add the front split, 510009 with ABS and 510068 without. The rear splits three ways in those same years, by ABS and then by disc or drum brakes.
Why ABS and brake type both matter
A 1999 Nissan Altima wheel bearing rear hub carries the wheel speed sensor once ABS is fitted. See hub assembly and ABS sensor for how that pairing works.
Brake type layers on top of that split from 1998 on, since disc and drum rear brakes use different hub castings. Later Altima generations, including the 2002-2006 Altima, simplify this picture.
Diagnosing a Nissan Altima wheel bearing
- Check for ABS first. A 1999 Nissan Altima wheel bearing order depends on whether the car has ABS at all, front or rear.
- Note the rear brake type. Disc and drum rear brakes take different rear hubs on ABS cars built from 1998 on.
- Watch the dash for a fault. A worn ABS equipped hub can trip a warning light. Read bad bearing ABS light for that connection.
- Listen for road speed hum. A worn bearing hums louder as the car speeds up, regardless of which position fails.
- Check for wheel play. See how to check a wheel bearing for the rock and listen method.
Common questions
What wheel bearing does a 1999 Nissan Altima use?
Front depends on ABS, 510009 with it or 510068 without. Rear depends on ABS and brake type, HA590047 for ABS with disc, HA590043 for ABS with drum, or 512016 without ABS.
What wheel bearing does a 1997 Nissan Altima use?
A 1997 Altima with ABS uses front ball 510009. Every 1997 rear hub, with or without ABS, uses 512016.
Does the Nissan Altima front wheel bearing change with ABS?
Yes, from 1998 on. ABS cars use 510009 and non ABS cars use 510068, both sealed with 710108.
Why does the 1997 Nissan Altima rear hub differ from later years?
1997 uses one rear hub, 512016, for every car regardless of ABS. From 1998 the rear splits three ways by ABS and brake type.
Is a 1997 non ABS front Nissan Altima wheel bearing documented?
No. The catalogs only document the non ABS front row starting in 1998, part 510068. A 1997 non ABS car means matching the old part or running the VIN.