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The short version
- A 2014 Nissan Pathfinder wheel bearing job for 2013-2018 runs front hub 513296, rear hub 512548 on 4WD, and 512388 on front wheel drive.
- The 2013-2015 front hub listing carries a 32 tooth spline note that later years drop.
- The rear splits by drivetrain the whole generation, 4WD against front wheel drive.
- Catalogs disagree on how far the front wheel drive rear listing runs.
2013-2018 covers a Pathfinder that switched to front wheel drive as its base layout. A 2014 Nissan Pathfinder wheel bearing job means knowing the drivetrain before touching the rear.
The core numbers
Front: hub 513296, with a 32 tooth spline note on 2013-2015 listings.
Rear: hub 512548 on 4WD, hub 512388 on front wheel drive.
Nissan Pathfinder wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-2015 | Front hub, 32 tooth spline | 513296 check price |
| 2016-2018 | Front hub | 513296 check price |
| 2013-2018 | Rear hub, 4WD | 512548 check price |
| 2013-2016 | Rear hub, front wheel drive | 512388 check price |
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This page covers the 2013-2018 Nissan Pathfinder: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018. Other years live on the main Pathfinder wheel bearing page.
The 2013-2015 front listing carries a 32 tooth spline qualifier that later listings drop. Count the splines on the old hub or match the old part before ordering.
On a 2017-2018 front wheel drive truck, the catalogs disagree on rear coverage. One listing carries 512388 to 2018 and one stops it at 2016, so match the number the old part carries.
Year by year
2013-2015 shares the front hub number with a spline note attached. A 2014 Nissan Pathfinder wheel bearing job at the front should include a spline count before ordering.
2016-2018 keeps the same front hub number but drops the spline note from later listings, which is a documentation change rather than a part change.
The rear splits by drivetrain the whole run: 512548 for 4WD across all six years, and 512388 for front wheel drive with a disputed end year.
Where this generation sits in the lineup
This body replaces the bolt-on hub design used on the 2005-2012 Pathfinder with an entirely different front hub number, so parts do not carry forward between them.
The earlier 1996-2004 Pathfinder used a serviceable front bearing instead of any bolt-on hub at all.
Diagnosing a Pathfinder wheel bearing
- Listen for a speed-sensitive hum. A failing hub bearing changes pitch with road speed and grows louder in a curve.
- Jack up the noisy corner. Grip the tire at 12 and 6 o’clock and rock it to check for play.
- Spin the wheel by hand. Grinding or roughness through the spin points to a damaged hub bearing.
- Confirm drivetrain before ordering the rear. 4WD and front wheel drive rear hubs are different parts on this truck.
- Count front hub splines on 2013-2015 trucks. The 32 tooth note matters when matching the old part.
Common questions
What wheel bearing does a 2014 Nissan Pathfinder use?
A 2014 Nissan Pathfinder wheel bearing is front hub 513296 with a 32 tooth spline, plus rear hub 512548 on 4WD or 512388 on front wheel drive.
What rear wheel bearing does a 2014 Pathfinder use on 4WD?
A 2014 Pathfinder on 4WD uses rear hub 512548, the same number that covers this drivetrain across all six years of this generation.
2014 nissan pathfinder front wheel bearing replacement, does the drivetrain matter?
The front hub number itself is 513296 either way, but confirm the 32 tooth spline note before ordering for a 2013-2015 truck.
Is the rear hub the same on 4WD and front wheel drive trucks?
No. 4WD uses 512548 across all six years, and front wheel drive uses 512388 with a disputed end year between catalogs.
Why do catalogs disagree on the front wheel drive rear hub’s coverage?
One catalog stops the front wheel drive rear listing at 2016 while a second carries it to 2018. Match the number the old part carries when the truck falls in that gap.