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The short version
- The 2000 Nissan Frontier wheel bearing setup depends on the engine, four cylinder or V6, at both ends of the truck.
- Four cylinder trucks run serviceable SET5 and SET3 up front, with seal 710478, across 1998 to 2004.
- V6 trucks run serviceable SET37 up front, with seal 710072 and outer cone and cup LM300849-LM300811.
- Rear bearings split by engine too, 513246 for four cylinder and 516005 for V6.
The 1998-2004 Nissan Frontier splits almost entirely by engine, not by drivetrain or trim. A 2000 Nissan Frontier wheel bearing lookup depends on that engine choice at both ends. That split holds true across the whole run.
Front and rear numbers by engine
The 2000 Nissan Frontier wheel bearing front setup on a four cylinder truck is serviceable, inner SET5 and outer SET3, sealed with 710478.
A V6 truck instead uses serviceable inner SET37 with outer cone and cup LM300849-LM300811, sealed with 710072.
Nissan Frontier wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 to 2004 | Front, V6, 2WD and 4×4, seal 710072, outer cone/cup LM300849-LM300811, serviceable | SET37 check price |
| 1998 to 1999 | Front, V6, 4×4, seal 710072, outer LM300849-LM300811, serviceable | SET37 check price |
| 1998 to 2004 | Front, 4 cylinder, 2WD and 4×4, outer SET3, seal 710478, serviceable | SET5 check price |
| 1999 to 2004 | Rear, 4 cylinder, seal 710305, axle position | 513246 check price |
| 1998 to 2004 | Rear, V6, seal 710176, axle position | 516005 check price |
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Lookups run through the cross reference page.
This page covers the 1998-2004 Nissan Frontier: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004. Other years live on the main Nissan Frontier wheel bearing page.
The engine decides both ends of this truck, not the year and not the drivetrain. A four cylinder and a V6 share almost nothing in the bearing catalog.
Confirm the engine bay badge before ordering any of these sets. A wrong guess on engine means the wrong set entirely, front or rear.
Year by year
The four cylinder front and rear numbers hold steady across the whole 1998 to 2004 run, SET5 and SET3 up front and 513246 in back from 1999 on. Nothing changes there by year.
V6 trucks are more limited in 1998 and 1999, when the catalogs document only the 4×4 front row. From 2000 on, the same SET37 front row covers both 2WD and 4×4 V6 trucks.
Serviceable sets versus a sealed hub
Every front position on this generation is a serviceable tapered set, not a sealed cartridge or a bolt on hub. That means the inner and outer cones can be repacked or replaced separately.
Drivetrain still matters within an engine family, since 2WD and 4×4 trucks are not always documented the same way. A 2000 Nissan Frontier wheel bearing search should note both engine and drivetrain, and how drive type affects wheel bearings covers that general pattern.
Diagnosing a Nissan Frontier wheel bearing
- Confirm the engine. A 2000 Nissan Frontier wheel bearing order starts with four cylinder or V6, since the sets do not overlap.
- Listen for a rising hum. A worn tapered bearing hums louder as speed climbs. See wheel bearing noise on turns for the pattern.
- Check preload after service. Serviceable sets need correct preload once reassembled. Read preload and end play before buttoning it up.
- Remember the rear is axle territory. Rear numbers here sit in axle bearing territory, not the front wheel bearing kit.
- Match seals to the set. Seal 710478 goes with the four cylinder front, and seal 710072 goes with the V6 front. Do not mix them.
Common questions
What wheel bearing does a 2000 Nissan Frontier use?
It depends on the engine. A four cylinder truck uses SET5 and SET3 up front with seal 710478, and a V6 truck uses SET37 with seal 710072.
What wheel bearing does a 1999 Nissan Frontier use?
A four cylinder 1999 Frontier uses the same SET5 and SET3 front as later years. A V6 1999 Frontier only has a documented front row for 4×4 trucks, also SET37.
Does a four cylinder Frontier use the same rear bearing as a V6?
No. The four cylinder rear is 513246 with seal 710305. The V6 rear is 516005 with seal 710176.
Is the Nissan Frontier front wheel bearing serviceable or a sealed unit?
It is serviceable on this generation, built from tapered sets rather than a sealed cartridge. Both the four cylinder and V6 fronts can be repacked.
Why does the V6 Frontier front row start later for 2WD trucks?
The catalogs only document the 4×4 front row for 1998 and 1999 V6 trucks. The 2WD and 4×4 row together begins at 2000.