Timken 512179 Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly - Rear

Timken 512179 Rear Hub Assembly

Timken 512179 is a rear wheel bearing and hub assembly built for OE-style fit and consistent wheel-end performance. It is engineered for 1998-2002 Honda Accord rear applications and 1999-2003 Acura TL rear applications, with design details focused on low runout, stable braking feel, and reduced noise and vibration.

Key Features

• Rear wheel bearing and hub assembly for non-driven applications
• 5-wheel-stud hub with 4.5 in. bolt circle diameter
• Flange diameter: 152 mm (5.984 in.)
• Wheel pilot diameter: 64 mm (2.52 in.)
• Brake pilot diameter: 64 mm (2.52 in.)
• Flange offset: 56 mm (2.205 in.)
• ABS sensor monitoring is 100% tested for wheel-speed signal performance
• Premium seals and precision bearing surfaces support longer service life

Detailed Description

Timken 512179 is a rear hub assembly for Honda Accord and Acura TL models that need a direct-fit wheel-end service part. Timken uses OE-developed testing to control the design, materials, and manufacturing process, helping maintain consistent bearing geometry and hub accuracy. The result is a hub assembly built to support smoother operation, lower runout, and dependable braking performance on the rear axle.

This part cross-references SKF BR930071 for the same application. If you are replacing a worn rear hub on a 1998-2002 Honda Accord or 1999-2003 Acura TL, Timken 512179 provides the fitment and dimensional specs needed for a proper repair. The precision bearing profiles and enhanced surface finish are intended to support load capacity and bearing life, while the sealed design helps keep contamination out of the assembly.

What It Helps Fix

• Rear wheel bearing noise or growling
• Wheel vibration caused by hub runout
• ABS wheel-speed signal faults from a failing sensor
• Brake pulsation related to hub irregularity
• Loose or rough rear wheel-end operation

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm rear fitment by year, make, and model before installation. Inspect the knuckle, axle area, and mounting surfaces for wear or corrosion that can affect hub seating. Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly and verify the bolt circle, pilot diameters, and flange offset match the original part. After installation, check wheel-end operation and ABS warning light status.

Quality Assurance

Timken hub assemblies are manufactured using OE-developed test procedures that evaluate design, materials, and process control. The ABS sensor is 100% tested, and the sealing system is built to support contamination resistance and seal life. Part number 512179 is engineered to meet the dimensional and performance requirements of the listed Honda Accord and Acura TL rear applications.