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1997 Ford Explorer Wheel Hub Bearing

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Eliminate loud humming noises and restore a smooth ride with A-Premium Wheel Hub Bearings. Precision-engineered to strict OE standards for maximum safety.

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A-Premium APHB1450 Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly Kit Front Driver & PassengerA-Premium APHB1450 Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly Kit Front Driver & Passenger
A-Premium®Part # APHB1450
A-Premium APHB1450 Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly Kit Front Driver & Passenger
4.7581 Reviews
$127.99
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3-year warranty
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Fits 2003 - 2010 Mazda B4000, 2003 - 2009 Ford Ranger, 2001 - 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2001 - 2003 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001 - 2001 Ford Explorer, 2001 - 2001 Ford Explorer, 2001 - 2001 Ford Explorer, 2001 - 2001 Ford Explorer, 2001 - 2001 Ford Explorer, 1997 - 2001 Mercury Mountaineer, 1995 - 2000 Ford Explorer
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Vehicle: 1997 Ford Explorer
Installation PositionFront Driver & Passenger
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity2
ConditionNew
item #1002YKG7
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AISIN Front Wheel Bearing & Hub for Ford Explorer Ranger Mazda B4000 1995-2010
AisinPart # HUBAZ-01078
AISIN Front Wheel Bearing & Hub for Ford Explorer Ranger Mazda B4000 1995-2010
4.7581 Reviews
$134.99
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Fits 2003 - 2010 Mazda B4000, 2003 - 2009 Ford Ranger, 2001 - 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2001 - 2003 Ford Explorer Sport, 1997 - 2001 Mercury Mountaineer, 1996 - 2001 Ford Explorer, 1995 - 1995 Ford Explorer
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Vehicle: 1997 Ford Explorer
Installation PositionFront Side
Item LocatedUnited States
Part interchange
F87Z1104CA
ConditionNew
item #1018TXGU
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Beck/Arnley 051-2618 Wheel Bearing
Beck/ArnleyPart # 051-2618
Beck/Arnley 051-2618 Wheel Bearing
52 Reviews
$26.99
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Fits 2005-2007 Mazda B3000, 2003-2004 Mazda B3000, 2003-2004 Toyota Tacoma, 2002-2004 Nissan Frontier, 2001-2009 Mazda B2300, 2001-2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2001-2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 2001-2003 Chrysler Sebring, 2001-2002 Toyota Tacoma, 2001-2001 Plymouth Neon, 2000-2004 Pontiac Grand Am, 2000-2000 Chrysler Cirrus, 1999-2004 Toyota Tacoma, 1999-2002 Toyota Tacoma, 1999-2002 Toyota Tacoma, 1999-2001 Nissan Frontier, 1998-2002 Mazda B3000, 1998-2002 Toyota Tacoma, 1998-2002 Toyota Tacoma, 1998-2001 Mazda B2500
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Vehicle: 1997 Ford Explorer
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
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051-2618
item #1000Y4H4
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MOOG 515052 Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly, Front Side
MOOGPart # 515052
MOOG 515052 Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly, Front Side
4.623 Reviews
$174.99
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3-year warranty
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Fits 2009-2009 Ford Ranger, 2003-2010 Mazda B4000, 2003-2008 Ford Ranger, 2001-2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2001-2003 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001-2001 Ford Explorer, 2001-2001 Ford Explorer, 2001-2001 Ford Explorer, 2001-2001 Ford Explorer, 2001-2001 Ford Explorer, 2001-2001 Ford Explorer, 1997-2001 Mercury Mountaineer, 1995-2000 Ford Explorer
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Vehicle: 1997 Ford Explorer
Installation PositionFront
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
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515052
item #1001Q2KW
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Mevotech H207 Wheel Bearing
MevotechPart # H207
Mevotech H207 Wheel Bearing
4.26 Reviews
$23.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 2005-2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2002-2004 Hummer H1, 2000-2009 Chevrolet Suburban 2500, 2000-2009 GMC Yukon XL 2500, 2000-2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, 2000-2007 GMC Yukon XL 1500, 1999-2007 GMC Sierra 1500, 1999-2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 1999-2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 1999-2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 1999-2004 GMC Sierra 2500, 1999-2004 Suzuki Vitara, 1999-2000 Cadillac Escalade, 1998-2007 Dodge Durango, 1998-2004 Chevrolet Tracker, 1998-2001 Chevrolet Metro, 1997-2009 Ford Expedition, 1997-2001 Mercury Mountaineer, 1997-1997 Hyundai Tiburon, 1996-2004 Ford Mustang
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Vehicle: 1997 Ford Explorer
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
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H207, WE61445, PT207, 207, H207, P6207-2RSJ, 96059926, 3751086160, 
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item #1000Z4SN
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Mevotech H6408 Wheel Bearing, Rear Side
MevotechPart # H6408
Mevotech H6408 Wheel Bearing, Rear Side
4.26 Reviews
$26.99
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3-year warranty
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Fits 2006-2006 Mitsubishi Raider, 2005-2007 Lincoln Town Car, 2005-2006 Ford Mustang, 2004-2004 Ford F-150 Heritage, 2003-2008 Ford E-150, 2003-2008 Jeep Liberty, 2003-2004 Ford E-150 Club Wagon, 2000-2000 Lincoln Town Car, 1998-2003 Dodge Durango, 1997-2001 Mercury Mountaineer, 1997-2000 Isuzu Hombre, 1996-1999 Lincoln Town Car, 1996-1996 Buick Roadmaster, 1995-2001 Chevrolet S10, 1995-1998 Dodge B1500, 1995-1998 Dodge B2500, 1995-1998 Dodge B3500, 1994-2004 Mazda B4000, 1994-1996 Chevrolet Caprice, 1993-1996 Chevrolet Caprice
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Vehicle: 1997 Ford Explorer
Installation PositionRear
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
Part interchange
H6408, WE60812, 413.68000, 413.68000E, PT6408, H6408, 6408, R1559TV, 
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item #1000Z2LL
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Mevotech HRP6408 Wheel Bearing, Rear Side
MevotechPart # HRP6408
Mevotech HRP6408 Wheel Bearing, Rear Side
4.26 Reviews
$47.99
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3-year warranty
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Fits 2006-2006 Mitsubishi Raider, 2005-2007 Lincoln Town Car, 2004-2004 Ford F-150 Heritage, 2003-2004 Ford E-150, 2003-2004 Ford E-150 Club Wagon, 2000-2000 Lincoln Town Car, 1998-2003 Dodge Durango, 1997-2001 Mercury Mountaineer, 1996-1999 Lincoln Town Car, 1996-1996 Buick Roadmaster, 1995-2001 Chevrolet S10, 1995-1998 Dodge B1500, 1995-1998 Dodge B2500, 1995-1998 Dodge B3500, 1994-2007 Mazda B4000, 1994-1996 Chevrolet Caprice, 1993-1996 Chevrolet Caprice, 1993-1993 Chevrolet Caprice, 1993-1993 Chevrolet Caprice, 1992-1995 Buick Roadmaster
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Vehicle: 1997 Ford Explorer
Installation PositionRear
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
Part interchange
HRP6408, 414.68000, 414.68000E, PTRP6408, HRP6408, TRP1559TV, R1559, RP6408, 
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item #1000Z2KU
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Mevotech H515003 Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly, Front Side
MevotechPart # H515003
Mevotech H515003 Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly, Front Side
4.26 Reviews
$94.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 2001-2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 1997-2001 Mercury Mountaineer, 1995-2001 Ford Explorer
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Vehicle: 1997 Ford Explorer
Installation PositionFront
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
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H515003, NT515003, 402.65010, 402.65010E, H515003, BR930252, WH515003, 725-0010, 
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item #1000ZSVT
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Mevotech HLM501349 Wheel Bearing
MevotechPart # HLM501349
Mevotech HLM501349 Wheel Bearing
4.26 Reviews
$19.99
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3-year warranty
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Fits 2000-2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, 2000-2007 GMC Yukon XL 1500, 2000-2000 GMC Yukon, 1999-2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 1999-2007 GMC Sierra 1500, 1999-2000 Cadillac Escalade, 1999-2000 Volvo S70, 1999-1999 GMC K1500, 1998-2000 Mazda B2500, 1998-2000 Volvo V70, 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler, 1997-2001 Mercury Mountaineer, 1997-1999 Dodge Dakota, 1997-1998 Volvo S90, 1997-1998 Volvo V90, 1996-2001 Oldsmobile Bravada, 1996-1996 Buick Roadmaster, 1995-2007 Chevrolet Tahoe, 1995-1998 GMC K1500, 1995-1998 GMC K1500
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Vehicle: 1997 Ford Explorer
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
Part interchange
HLM501349, WE60706, PTLM501349, HLM501349, LM501349, LM501349VP, J3156052, 72GG4220A3A, 
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item #1000Z70N
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A-Premium APHB1449 Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly Kit Front Driver or PassengerSOLD OUT
A-Premium®Part # APHB1449
A-Premium APHB1449 Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly Kit Front Driver or Passenger
4.7581 Reviews
$86.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 2009-2009 Ford Ranger, 2003-2010 Mazda B4000, 2003-2008 Ford Ranger, 2001-2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2001-2003 Ford Explorer Sport, 1997-2001 Mercury Mountaineer, 1995-2001 Ford Explorer
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Vehicle: 1997 Ford Explorer
Installation PositionFront Driver or Passenger
Item LocatedUnited States
ConditionNew
item #1002ZD0K
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For Mazda B4000, this item only fits for Round Connecter.
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Beck/Arnley 051-6359 Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly, Front SideSOLD OUT
Beck/ArnleyPart # 051-6359
Beck/Arnley 051-6359 Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly, Front Side
52 Reviews
$213.99
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3-year warranty
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Fits 2005-2009 Mazda B4000, 2003-2009 Ford Ranger, 2002-2003 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001-2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 1997-2001 Mercury Mountaineer, 1995-2001 Ford Explorer
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Vehicle: 1997 Ford Explorer
Installation PositionFront
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
Part interchange
051-6359
item #1000Y73D
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Beck/Arnley 051-4118 Wheel Bearing, Rear SideSOLD OUT
Beck/ArnleyPart # 051-4118
Beck/Arnley 051-4118 Wheel Bearing, Rear Side
52 Reviews
$40.99
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3-year warranty
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Fits 2001-2009 Mazda B2300, 1998-2007 Mazda B3000, 1998-2001 Mazda B2500, 1996-2000 Isuzu Hombre, 1995-1997 Isuzu Rodeo, 1995-1995 Isuzu Pickup, 1994-2009 Mazda B4000, 1994-1997 Mazda B2300, 1994-1996 Mazda B3000, 1994-1995 Honda Passport, 1991-1996 Ford Explorer, 1991-1994 Isuzu Pickup, 1991-1994 Isuzu Rodeo, 1991-1994 Mazda Navajo, 1990-1994 Isuzu Pickup, 1990-1990 Isuzu Pickup, 1990-1990 Isuzu Pickup
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Vehicle: 1997 Ford Explorer
Installation PositionRear
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
Part interchange
051-4118
item #1000Y4ZQ
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Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly - Front Side - Centric 402.65010ESOLD OUT
CentricPart # 402.65010E
Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly - Front Side - Centric 402.65010E
52 Reviews
$109.99
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3-year warranty
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Fits 2001-2002 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001-2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 1997-2001 Mercury Mountaineer, 1995-2001 Ford Explorer
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Vehicle: 1997 Ford Explorer
Installation PositionFront
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
Part interchange
402.65010E, WH515003, 116003, 29515003, 7250010, PT515003, HA515003, 45586, 
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item #1000NH8D
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Choose the Correct Wheel Hub Bearing

A hub bearing supports wheel rotation at a specific corner of the vehicle, and fitment depends on more than year and model. Enter the complete vehicle, then confirm front or rear position, driver or passenger side, drive type, wheel stud count, flange dimensions, ABS sensor configuration, and package quantity. Read every trim, drivetrain, and body-style note because a similar-looking wheel hub assembly may use different mounting or sensing features.

Wheel Bearing vs. Wheel Hub Assembly

A wheel bearing may be serviced as a separate pressed component on some vehicles. A wheel bearing and hub assembly combines the bearing with a mounting hub and may also include wheel studs or an ABS-related component. A-Premium category products include preassembled hub units, but included parts vary by SKU. Confirm the item title, product images, specifications, and notes instead of assuming every wheel hub bearing includes the same hardware.

The required repair depends on the vehicle's wheel-end design and the condition of the surrounding parts. If the service procedure calls for a separate bearing, a complete assembly may not be an alternative. If it specifies a unitized hub, do not disassemble the sealed unit to reuse internal components.

Position, Lug Count, Drive Type, and ABS Options

Wheel hub assemblies can share a general shape while differing at the mounting flange, wheel face, axle, or sensor. Verify these configuration details together.

  • Installation position: Listings can be front, rear, one side, either side, or a driver-and-passenger pair. Match the position being repaired.
  • Wheel studs: Verify stud quantity and bolt-circle data. A 5 lug wheel hub assembly is not interchangeable with a six-stud version.
  • Drive configuration: Check FWD, RWD, AWD, or 4WD notes. Current products include applications restricted to a particular drivetrain.
  • ABS equipment: A wheel bearing with ABS sensor or encoder must match the vehicle's sensing design and connector requirements.
  • Quantity: Some products contain one assembly and others contain a left-and-right pair, so confirm the listed quantity before planning the repair.

Symptoms That Require Wheel-End Inspection

A humming, growling, or grinding sound that changes with road speed, noticeable wheel play, vibration, or an ABS warning can justify wheel-end inspection. These signs do not identify the hub bearing by themselves. Tire noise, brake contact, a CV joint, axle hardware, alignment issues, or a separate wheel-speed circuit fault may sound or behave similarly.

Inspect the tire, brake, hub, axle, knuckle, and wiring using the vehicle procedure. If an ABS code is present, test the circuit and inspect the related ABS speed sensor, connector, harness, and encoder or tone ring before choosing a hub. Replacing a bearing without isolating the fault can leave the warning or noise unchanged.

Fitment and Installation Checks

Compare the original assembly with the selected product before installation: flange pattern, pilot diameters, splines where applicable, stud count, connector, cable routing, and mounting position should agree. Keep the mounting surfaces clean and inspect the steering knuckle and axle threads for damage. Route any sensor lead through the original clips and away from rotating or hot parts.

Use the vehicle manufacturer's tightening sequence and torque specifications for the mounting bolts, axle nut, brake components, and wheel. Follow the specified tools; where the procedure calls for a calibrated torque wrench, do not substitute an impact wrench. After assembly, check free rotation, brake operation, sensor routing, and warning lights. Arrange an alignment check if the repair disturbed alignment-adjusting components or if tire wear and tracking symptoms remain.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is a wheel bearing the same as a wheel hub assembly?

Not always. Some vehicles use a separate press-in bearing, while others use a unitized bearing and hub assembly. Follow the product listing and the vehicle service design.

Should wheel hub bearings be replaced in pairs?

Not in every case. Replace the diagnosed side unless inspection, mileage, service guidance, or a paired product supports doing both. Confirm package quantity before ordering.

Does a wheel hub bearing include an ABS sensor?

Some assemblies include an ABS sensor or encoder and others do not. Check the product specifications, connector details, images, and vehicle notes for the selected SKU.

Can I install a 5 lug wheel hub assembly on a six-lug vehicle?

No. Stud count, bolt circle, flange, pilot, and axle details must match the application. Use the vehicle selector and compare the original assembly before installation.

Is wheel alignment required after hub bearing replacement?

It depends on the repair procedure. If alignment-adjusting or suspension components were disturbed, or tracking and tire-wear symptoms remain, have alignment checked to vehicle specifications.

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