MPA Electrical WH518515 Wheel Hub Repair Kit - Front

Front Wheel Hub Repair Kit for Escape, Tribute, and Mariner

MPA Electrical WH518515 is a front wheel hub repair kit built for select Ford Escape, Mazda Tribute, and Mercury Mariner applications. It is a new steel hub assembly with a 5-lug, 28-spline design and M12 x 1.5 wheel studs for direct-fit service on the front axle.

Key Features

• New steel wheel hub repair kit construction
• Front position application for select Escape, Tribute, and Mariner models
• 5.5-inch flange diameter and 2.6-inch flange offset
• 1.655-inch hub pilot diameter
• 28 spline quantity with 5 wheel studs
• M12 x 1.5 wheel stud size
• No gasket or seal included
• Non-greaseable design

Detailed Product Overview

WH518515 is engineered as a replacement front wheel hub repair kit for 2001-2012 Ford Escape, 2001-2006 Mazda Tribute, 2008-2011 Mazda Tribute, and 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner models. The steel hub body and OE-style dimensions support proper wheel mounting and hub location, while the 28-spline configuration and 5-stud pattern match the listed driveline applications. This part cross-references 8L8Z1104A and 19241283 for the same application. MPA Electrical WH518515 is a practical service part when replacing a worn or damaged front hub on these vehicles.

What This Part Helps Address

• Front wheel hub noise from worn hub bearings
• Wheel looseness or play at the hub assembly
• Vibration or roughness from a damaged front hub
• Improper wheel mounting caused by worn stud or hub surfaces
• Service replacement for a failed front hub on Ford Escape, Mazda Tribute, or Mercury Mariner

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm axle nut torque using the OE service manual for the exact vehicle and model year before installation. Verify spline count, stud size, flange dimensions, and hub pilot diameter against the original part before assembly. Because no gasket or seal is included, inspect related sealing components during service and replace any worn mating parts as needed. Fitment includes 2012 Ford Escape front; 2004-2011 Ford Escape front; 2008-2011 Mazda Tribute front; 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner front; 2001-2006 Mazda Tribute front; and 2001-2003 Ford Escape front.

Quality Assurance

MPA Electrical WH518515 is a new replacement hub assembly built to match the listed application requirements and dimensional specifications. Quality-Built Hubs & Bearings is the manufacturer description associated with this part.