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The short version
- 2004 Nissan Maxima wheel bearing numbers: front hub repair kit 518516 for the whole 2002-2008 run. Rear hub 512292 applies from 2004 on.
- The front lists as a repair kit, not a complete hub. The job includes pressing the bearing rather than bolting on an assembly.
- The rear’s improved design row starts in 2004. 2002 and 2003 rear bearings are a match the old part job.
- 518516 covers every year of this generation with no split.
The catalogs document the 2002-2008 Maxima front as a repair kit, not a hub. That one word changes the whole job, since pressing a bearing takes different tools than bolting one on.
2004 Nissan Maxima wheel bearing numbers at a glance
The 2004 Nissan Maxima wheel bearing front number is 518516, a hub repair kit. It covers all seven years, 2002 through 2008.
The rear hub, 512292, is documented from 2004 on as an improved design. 2002 and 2003 rear bearings match the old part.
Nissan Maxima wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2004-2008 | Rear hub, improved design | 512292 check price |
| 2002-2008 | Front, hub repair kit | 518516 check price |
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This page covers the 2002-2008 Nissan Maxima: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008. Other years live on the main Nissan Maxima wheel bearing page.
518516 lists as a hub repair kit on the 2004 Nissan Maxima wheel bearing chart. Replacing the front bearing means pressing it rather than bolting on a finished assembly. Budget the extra shop time and tools for that difference.
The rear’s improved design row, 512292, only starts in 2004. A 2002 or 2003 Maxima rear bearing is a match the old part job, not a catalog lookup.
Year by year
2002 and 2003: the front repair kit, 518516, is documented. The rear has no catalog row, so match the old part or the VIN.
2004 through 2008: both ends are documented for the 2004 Nissan Maxima wheel bearing chart. 518516 covers the front and 512292 covers the rear, with no further changes.
Where the rear number picks up
This generation’s rear hub split at 2004. The earlier 2002-2003 cars are left off the documented chart entirely. The 2009-2018 Maxima keeps a documented rear hub too, with its own numbers and its own gap year later.
Front end pressing work like this benefits from a check once the new bearing seats. That step is covered at preload and end play.
Diagnosing a Nissan Maxima wheel bearing
- Listen for a rotating hum. A failing wheel bearing hums or growls and gets louder with road speed. See the wheel bearing check guide.
- Rule out the tires first. Uneven wear can sound similar to a bearing, a mix up explained at tire noise or wheel bearing.
- Check for play at the front hub. Jack up the corner and rock the wheel at 12 and 6 o’clock to feel for looseness.
- Plan for a press job up front. 518516 is a repair kit, not a complete assembly. The front replacement needs a press, not just a socket set.
- Match the old part on a 2002 or 2003 rear. No catalog row covers those years, so the old bearing or the VIN decides the number.
Common questions
What wheel bearing does a 2004 Nissan Maxima use?
The 2004 Nissan Maxima wheel bearing numbers are 518516 up front and 512292 at the rear. Both are documented starting that year.
What wheel bearing does a 2002 Nissan Maxima use?
The front repair kit is 518516, the same number used through 2008. The rear has no documented row for 2002, so match the old part or the VIN.
Is the Maxima front wheel bearing a bolt-on hub?
No. 518516 lists as a repair kit, which means pressing the bearing rather than bolting on a finished hub assembly.
Why is the Maxima rear wheel bearing undocumented before 2004?
The catalogs simply do not carry a row for 2002 or 2003 rear bearings. The 2004 improved design row, 512292, is the earliest documented rear number.
Does the next Maxima generation use the same wheel bearing numbers?
No. The 2009-2018 Maxima carries its own front and rear numbers, covered on its own page.