MPA Electrical WH510078 Wheel Bearing - Front

Front Wheel Bearing for Kia and Hyundai

MPA Electrical WH510078 is a new front wheel bearing built with a steel construction for select Kia and Hyundai applications. It is specified for front-wheel service on models such as the Kia Spectra, Kia Spectra5, Hyundai Tiburon, and Hyundai Elantra.

Use WH510078 when replacing a worn front wheel bearing on a compatible Kia Spectra front or Hyundai Elantra front application. This part cross-references 2WF10078 and 19241168 for the same application.

Key Features

• Brand: MPA Electrical
• Part number: WH510078
• New wheel bearing
• Steel construction
• Hub pilot diameter: 2.913 inch
• Gasket or seal included: No
• Greaseable: No
• Quality-Built Hubs & Bearings manufacturing line

Detailed Description

This front wheel bearing is engineered for direct replacement service on select 2001-2009 Kia and Hyundai vehicles. It supports front hub operation on the Kia Spectra, Kia Spectra5, Hyundai Tiburon, and Hyundai Elantra, with application-specific axle nut torque specifications noted for proper installation. WH510078 is a new steel bearing assembly intended for driveline and axle repair work where front wheel bearing wear has affected hub smoothness or wheel support.

Compatible With 2008-2009 Kia Spectra, front; 2007-2009 Kia Spectra5, front; 2008 Hyundai Tiburon, front; 2003-2007 Hyundai Tiburon, front; 2004-2007 Kia Spectra, front; 2001-2006 Hyundai Elantra, front; and 2005-2006 Kia Spectra5, front.

What It Helps Address

• Front wheel bearing noise or growling
• Excessive hub play or looseness
• Rough wheel rotation at the front axle
• Vibration related to worn bearing surfaces
• Service replacement for a damaged front hub bearing

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and front position before ordering. Follow the listed axle nut torque specification for the exact application during installation: 192 ft-lbs / 260 Nm for 2008-2009 Kia Spectra and 2007-2009 Kia Spectra5, 184 ft-lbs / 250 Nm for 2004-2007 Kia Spectra and 2005-2006 Kia Spectra5, and 170 ft-lbs / 230 Nm for 2001-2006 Hyundai Elantra and 2003-2007 Hyundai Tiburon. Inspect related hub and axle components during service and confirm proper bearing seating before returning the vehicle to operation.

Quality Assurance

MPA Electrical supplies this part as a new replacement component under its Quality-Built Hubs & Bearings line. The steel construction and application-specific fitment support consistent front-wheel bearing service for the listed Kia and Hyundai vehicles.