Dorman 951-173 Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly - Rear

Dorman 951-173 Rear Wheel Hub Assembly

Dorman 951-173 is a rear wheel bearing and hub assembly for specific Ford Focus applications. It combines the hub and critical bearing components into one replacement assembly for a direct repair on the rear axle.

Compatible With 2012-2018 Ford Focus, rear, wo/Automated Parking System. This Dorman 951-173 hub assembly is built with steel construction, a 5-stud wheel pattern, and an integrated ABS encoder with sensor for vehicles equipped with anti-lock braking.

Key Features

• Rear wheel bearing and hub assembly for specific Ford Focus models
• Steel construction for hub and bearing service
• Gen 3 ball bearing design
• ABS encoder with sensor included
• 5 wheel studs with M12 x 1.5 stud size
• 108 mm bolt circle diameter
• Flange included with circular flange shape
• Wheel pilot diameter: 63.3 mm
• Brake pilot diameter: 63.5 mm

Detailed Description

Dorman 951-173 is a replacement wheel bearing and hub assembly engineered for the rear position on 2012-2018 Ford Focus models without the Automated Parking System. It is a non-driven hub assembly with a Gen 3 ball bearing design, steel material, and an integrated anti-lock brake sensor setup using an encoder with sensor. The assembly includes the hub and critical bearing replacement components needed for service on the specified application. This part cross-references Timken HA590451 and SKF BR930940 for the same application.

Use Dorman 951-173 when servicing a worn rear hub on a Ford Focus, rear, or when replacing a hub assembly that has ABS-related wear at the wheel end. The part number 951-173 is also referenced by technicians searching for a rear wheel bearing and hub assembly for 2012-2018 Ford Focus vehicles.

What This Part Helps Fix

• Rear wheel bearing noise or roughness
• Wheel hub play or looseness at the rear axle
• ABS warning light caused by a failed wheel speed sensor assembly
• Uneven wheel-end rotation from worn hub components
• Service issues on a Ford Focus rear hub with integrated sensor design

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear fitment before ordering: 2012-2018 Ford Focus, rear, wo/Automated Parking System. Confirm the 5-stud wheel pattern, 108 mm bolt circle diameter, and ABS encoder/sensor configuration match the original part. Check wheel pilot and brake pilot dimensions during installation to ensure proper seating. Because mounting hardware is not listed as included, reuse or replace related fasteners as required by the vehicle service procedure.

Quality Assurance

Dorman supplies replacement hub assemblies with the hub and critical bearing components included for a complete repair on the specified vehicle applications. Part number 951-173 is built to match the listed Ford Focus rear application and related OE-style interchange references.