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The short version
- The matrix wheel bearing puzzle sits at the rear, where trim, ABS and drivetrain all fork the number.
- 2003 to 2008 rears split by ABS: 512217 with it, 512218 without.
- 2009 onward rears split by trim and engine, and 2010 adds a third, distinct XRS number, 512406.
- Fronts stay simple: 510070 with the 1.8 liter engine, 510063 with the 2.4.
From 2003 to 2010, Toyota gave a humble hatchback one of the fussiest rear bearing charts in the catalog. The front, mercifully, only asks which engine is under the hood. That asymmetry runs through the whole page.
The rear is where the real work happens. ABS, trim and drivetrain each move the number in a different direction. 2010 adds a fourth variable on top of the other three.
The engine decides the front
A 1.8 liter matrix wheel bearing up front is 510070. The 2.4 that arrived for 2009 takes the larger 510063.
Both press into the knuckle. Plan for a press, or a shop that presses it for you. That job is covered in general on the press-in bearing page.
A parallel BCA listing exists for the earlier engine too, covered further down this page. It runs alongside the main number rather than replacing it.
Matrix wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Rear, front wheel drive, 2.4 liter XRS trim | 512406 check price |
| 2009 onward | Front, 2.4 liter, press-in | 510063 check price |
| 2009 onward | Rear, 1.8 liter, front wheel drive | 512403 check price |
| 2009 onward | Rear, 2.4 liter S, XR and GT, front wheel drive | 512405 check price |
| 2009 onward | Rear, all wheel drive | 512404 check price |
| 2009 to 2013 | Rear, 1.8 liter, front wheel drive, parallel listing | WE60761 check price |
| 2009 to 2013 | Rear, 2.4 liter, front wheel drive, parallel listing | WE61435 check price |
| 2009 to 2013 | Rear, all wheel drive, parallel listing | WE61489 check price |
| 2003 to 2009 | Front, 1.8 liter, press-in | 510070 check price |
| 2003 to 2008 | Rear, ABS | 512217 check price |
| 2003 to 2008 | Rear, without ABS | 512218 check price |
| 2003 to 2008 | Front, parallel listing | WE60696 check price |
| 2003 to 2008 | Front, parallel listing, hub repair kit | WE61924 check price |
| 2003 to 2008 | Rear, front wheel drive, 4-wheel ABS, parallel listing | WE60791 check price |
| 2003 to 2008 | Rear, front wheel drive, non-ABS, parallel listing | WE60734 check price |
| 2003 to 2006 | Rear, all wheel drive | WE61391 check price |
Lookups run through the cross reference page.
Every model year this chart resolves: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010.
The 2010 XRS trim carries its own third rear number. It is not a variant of the base or sport trim listings above it. Treating it as one leaves the car noisy after the job.
Order by trim and drivetrain together, or match the old hub directly. The badge on the hatch is doing real work at this position on this car.
Why the 2009 rear splits by trim
The catalogs list separate rear hubs for the base car and the sportier trims. All wheel drive adds its own number on top. The 2010 XRS goes further still with its own listing.
Confirm trim, engine and drivetrain before ordering. The old hub is the fastest way to settle it when the trim is not obvious. Badges get swapped and options get added after the fact.
A parallel BCA listing widens the picture
WE60696 parallels the 1.8 liter front, with a separate hub repair kit number, WE61924, for the same span. The rear ABS and non-ABS pair gets its own BCA numbers too, WE60791 and WE60734.
These print in a stretch of the catalog where the visible header still reads front. They are genuine rear numbers. That is confirmed by an identical listing under the Vibe’s own clearly headed rear chapter, printed a second time without ambiguity.
The all wheel drive rear also gets an early parallel listing, WE61391, running 2003 to 2006. Match it to the same span as the 512404 line where the years overlap. Neither catalog outranks the other, so the old part settles it.
The Pontiac in the next aisle
The Vibe is this car built in the same factory, and its listings sometimes price differently for identical parts. Cross shopping the twin is free money. The two share every number on this page position for position, front and rear alike.
The Corolla shares the front bearings too, since all three cars came off closely related lines. Checking a Corolla listing is worth the extra minute when the Matrix or Vibe price looks high. The rear hubs do not carry over the same way.
Getting a quote that matches the chart
With five active rear listings across the years covered here, a quote given before the trim is confirmed is a guess. Give the shop the engine, the trim and the drivetrain first.
That step is covered on the quote page. It heads off the most common ordering mistake on this car.
If a bearing failed unusually early, it is worth a call before paying out of pocket. That question sits on the warranty page. A documented pattern of early failures strengthens the case.
Diagnosing a matrix wheel bearing
- Identify engine, trim, ABS and drivetrain before ordering anything, since any one of the four changes the rear number.
- Weave at speed and note which end carries the drone.
- Rock each wheel at twelve and six.
- Rule out the tires first on a light hatchback.
- Match the old hub whenever the trim is not obvious, badges get swapped more often than owners expect.
The method is on the checking page and the tire noise page. Both apply equally to the front and the rear.
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Common questions
Which matrix wheel bearing fits my front?
510070 with the 1.8 liter engine, 510063 with the 2.4. Both are press-in and both have a parallel BCA listing available. Match the engine, not the model year alone.
Which rear do I need on a 2005?
512217 with ABS, 512218 without. Check for the toothed ring and sensor wire before ordering. A parallel BCA pair, WE60791 and WE60734, covers the same split.
Why does my 2010 XRS take a different hub than a base 2009 car?
Toyota fitted three separate rear hubs across that span, split by trim and engine. 512406 is the XRS specific number, distinct from 512403 and 512405. It is not a catalog error or a duplicate listing.
Are Vibe parts identical?
Yes, same factory, same hardware. Match year, trim and drivetrain the same way you would on this page. Check the Vibe price before buying under either badge.
Do I need a press?
For the front, yes, on every year this page covers. Every rear listed here is a bolt on hub instead.