MPA Electrical WH518503 Wheel Hub Repair Kit - Front

Front Wheel Hub Repair Kit for Ford and Mercury

MPA Electrical WH518503 is a new front wheel hub repair kit built for select Ford and Mercury applications. It is a steel hub assembly with a gasket or seal included, 4 wheel studs, and a 26-spline design for service on the front axle.

Compatible With 1983-1994 Ford Escort, Tempo, and Cougar, plus Mercury Lynx, LN7, and Topaz front applications. This part cross-references 2HF18503 and 19235977 for the same application.

Key Features

• Part number WH518503
• Wheel hub repair kit for front position service
• Steel construction for durability
• Gasket or seal included
• 26 spline quantity
• 4 wheel studs with M12 x 1.5 stud size
• Flange offset: 2.33 in.
• Flange diameter: 5.145 in.
• Hub pilot diameter: 1.535 in.
• New condition
• No wiring harness included
• Not greaseable

Detailed Description

WH518503 is a front wheel hub repair kit from MPA Electrical for Ford Escort, Tempo, and Cougar, as well as Mercury Lynx, LN7, and Topaz models listed below. The hub uses a steel body with a 5.145-inch flange diameter, 2.33-inch flange offset, and 1.535-inch hub pilot diameter. It includes a gasket or seal and uses 4 studs with M12 x 1.5 threads. The 26-spline configuration and front-position fitment make it a direct service part for the specified vehicles.

Fits 1991-1994 Ford Cougar, front.
Fits 1984-1994 Ford Tempo, front.
Fits 1984-1994 Mercury Topaz, front.
Fits 1984-1990 Ford Escort, front.
Fits 1984-1987 Mercury Lynx, front.
Fits 1983 Ford Escort, front.
Fits 1983 Mercury LN7, front.
Fits 1983 Mercury Lynx, front.

What This Part Helps Resolve

• Front wheel hub wear or damage
• Loose or noisy hub operation
• Seal-related hub service needs
• Stud replacement needs on the front hub assembly
• Fitment-specific hub repair on older Ford and Mercury front driveline applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm axle nut torque to 190 ft-lbs / 258 Nm during installation on the listed applications. Verify spline count, stud size, flange dimensions, and front-position fitment before assembly. Inspect the mating surfaces, seal area, and related bearings or axle components during service to ensure proper hub operation.

Quality Assurance

MPA Electrical supplies this part as a new, quality-built hub and bearing service component for the specified Ford and Mercury applications. The steel construction, included seal, and application-specific dimensions support accurate replacement service for WH518503.