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The short version
- 2005 Toyota Matrix wheel bearing numbers are one front and two rears. Front is 510070, press in, the same on FWD and AWD.
- Rear splits by ABS on FWD cars: 512217 with ABS, 512218 without. Both cover 2003 to 2008.
- AWD rear is not documented. Match the old part or run the VIN on those cars.
- The front number stays the same across drivetrains. Only the rear needs the drivetrain check.
Toyota sold the first generation Matrix from 2003 through 2008 with front wheel drive and all wheel drive versions. A 2005 Toyota Matrix wheel bearing order starts with the front, 510070, press in and the same on every drivetrain. The rear is where FWD and AWD split.
2005 Toyota Matrix wheel bearing numbers at a glance
Front: 510070, press in, 2003 to 2008, FWD and AWD alike.
Rear, FWD: 512217 with ABS, 512218 without. AWD rear is not documented.
Toyota Matrix wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 to 2008 | Rear, all wheel drive | not documented; match the old part or the VIN |
| 2003 to 2008 | Rear, front wheel drive without ABS | 512218 check price |
| 2003 to 2008 | Rear, front wheel drive with ABS | 512217 check price |
| 2003 to 2008 | Front, press in ball bearing, including AWD | 510070 check price |
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Lookups run through the cross reference page.
This page covers the 2003 to 2008 Toyota Matrix: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008. Other years live on the main Toyota Matrix wheel bearing page.
The AWD rear is the one real gap on this body. Everything else, front and FWD rear alike, is a clean six year run.
510070 also serves a wide Toyota family in the catalogs. Order from this Matrix’s own row, not from memory of another model.
Year by year
2003 through 2008 all share the same front, 510070, press in on every drivetrain. A 2005 Toyota Matrix wheel bearing order never changes across these six years.
FWD rear splits by ABS the whole run: 512217 with it, 512218 without. AWD rear has no documented number in any of these years.
Two Matrix generations, two rear stories
The Matrix moved to a second generation in 2009 with new rear numbers. See the 2009 to 2013 Toyota Matrix page for that lineup.
Nothing from 2003 to 2008 carries forward. Each generation has its own rear numbers.
Diagnosing a Toyota Matrix wheel bearing
- Confirm the drivetrain. FWD and AWD share the same front but split at the rear. This page explains why drive type matters here.
- Check for ABS on FWD cars. 512217 and 512218 differ only by the ABS sensor. Confirm before ordering.
- Listen for a hum. A worn bearing hums or growls, louder with speed. Front bearings on this car press in rather than bolt on.
- Compare against tire noise. Cupped or unevenly worn tires can sound similar. Use this comparison guide to sort it out.
- Run the VIN on AWD rears. No number is documented for the AWD rear. Match the old part or use the VIN instead.
Common questions
What wheel bearing does a 2005 Toyota Matrix use?
A 2005 Toyota Matrix wheel bearing is 510070 up front. FWD rear is 512217 with ABS or 512218 without, and AWD rear is not documented.
What wheel bearing does a 2007 Toyota Matrix use?
Front is 510070, the same as every other year. FWD rear splits by ABS exactly as it does on the 2005 car.
Does the AWD Matrix have a documented rear wheel bearing?
No. The rear on AWD cars is not documented, so match the old part or run the VIN.
Is the Toyota Matrix front wheel bearing press in or bolt on?
It presses in. 510070 is a ball bearing pressed into the knuckle on every 2003 to 2008 Matrix.
Do 2003 to 2008 and 2009 to 2013 Matrix models share wheel bearing numbers?
No. The rear numbers change with the second generation, and nothing carries forward.