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The short version
- The 2005 Nissan Altima wheel bearing lineup splits by engine. It is the same for every year from 2002 through 2006: 510060 for the 2.5L four-cylinder, HA590600K for the 3.5L V6.
- The rear splits by brakes instead: 512201 with ABS, 512202 without ABS.
- The engine does not just change the number at the front. It changes the design itself, a press-in ball on the four-cylinder and a bolt-on hub on the V6.
- Nothing in this generation changes year to year, so the same four numbers cover 2002 through 2006.
The 2002-2006 Nissan Altima covers one clean generation with no mid-run part changes. A 2005 Nissan Altima wheel bearing order comes down to two questions. Those are engine size at the front and ABS status at the rear.
Where the numbers split on this Altima
The 2005 Nissan Altima wheel bearing front number is 510060 on 2.5L cars or HA590600K on 3.5L cars.
The rear is 512201 with ABS or 512202 without ABS.
Nissan Altima wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2002-2006 | Front, 2.5L, press-in ball | 510060 check price |
| 2002-2006 | Front, 3.5L, bolt-on hub | HA590600K check price |
| 2002-2006 | Rear hub, with ABS | 512201 check price |
| 2002-2006 | Rear hub, without ABS | 512202 check price |
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Lookups run through the cross reference page.
This page covers the 2002-2006 Nissan Altima: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006. Other years live on the main Altima wheel bearing page.
On the 2.5L four-cylinder, the front bearing is a press-in ball, 510060. It needs a hydraulic press to seat.
On the 3.5L V6, HA590600K is a bolt-on hub assembly. It is the same part number Nissan used on the Maxima of this era.
Confirming the engine before ordering saves a return. The two parts are not interchangeable, and the labor differs too.
Year by year
Every model year from 2002 through 2006 uses the same four numbers. Nothing changed with a redesign or a running production change in this span. The 2005 Nissan Altima wheel bearing numbers are identical to every other year in this run.
The only real decisions are the engine, 2.5L or 3.5L, and whether the car has ABS.
How this generation connects to later Altimas
The next generation is covered on the 2007-2012 Altima page, where the front bearing choice shifts from engine size to spline count. Two later generations follow on the 2013-2018 Altima page.
The ABS split on this generation’s rear hub is worth checking on the hub and ABS sensor page. The sensor lives inside the hub itself.
Diagnosing an Altima wheel bearing
- Confirm the engine first, since the front part number and the job itself both depend on it.
- Check for ABS before ordering a rear hub, since 512201 and 512202 are not interchangeable.
- Rule out the tires using the tire noise page before condemning the bearing.
- Understand the front versus rear split on the axle versus wheel bearing page if the noise location is unclear.
- Budget for a press on 2.5L front jobs, since 510060 is a press-in design rather than a bolt-on hub.
Common questions
What wheel bearing does a 2005 Altima use?
The 2005 Nissan Altima wheel bearing front number is 510060 for the 2.5L four-cylinder or HA590600K for the 3.5L V6. The rear is 512201 with ABS or 512202 without.
What wheel bearing does a 2002 Altima use?
The same numbers apply as every other year in this generation: 510060 or HA590600K at the front, 512201 or 512202 at the rear.
Does the front bearing differ by engine or just by number?
Both. The 2.5L uses a press-in ball, and the 3.5L uses a bolt-on hub assembly, so the labor changes along with the part.
How do I know if my Altima has ABS for the rear bearing?
Check the dash for an ABS warning light or look for sensor wiring at the rear hub. The catalogs split 512201 and 512202 strictly by that feature.
Is the V6 Altima wheel bearing the same part as the Maxima?
Yes. HA590600K is shared with the Maxima of this era, which is useful when sourcing the part.