Alfa Romeo 156 Wheel Hub Replacement Parts

The Alfa Romeo 156 ran as a single generation from 1997 to 2003, with a facelift arriving in 2002, so a 2001 hub and a 1998 hub are both pre-facelift cars and are generally considered the same platform. However, whether the hub itself crosses cleanly between pre-facelift and post-facelift 2002-on cars is something you should confirm with the breaker against your exact registration, as brake and hub specifications can vary around that update. Always quote your reg when asking for a quote.

Yes, it can — larger-engined 156s, such as the 2.5 V6, were often fitted with bigger brake assemblies, and the hub is part of that brake and bearing package, so it may differ from the smaller four-cylinder variants like the 1.6 or 1.8. When contacting a breaker, tell them your exact engine size alongside your registration so they can match the correct hub. Do not assume all 156 hubs are interchangeable across the engine range.

Trim level — whether Lusso, Veloce or Twin Spark — does not affect wheel hub fitment on the 156; the hub is determined by generation, engine size and which side of the car (NS or OS) you need. You may find cosmetic differences such as differing wheel bolt patterns or bearing brands between donor cars, but these are not trim-driven. Confirm the engine size and side with your breaker and the trim name can be disregarded for this part.

The Sportwagon estate shared the same floorpan and running gear as the saloon 156, so wheel hubs are generally interchangeable between body styles for the same engine variant. Engine size remains the key variable, so make sure the donor Sportwagon matches your engine as well as the correct side, NS or OS. Confirm with the breaker against your registration before purchasing.

The 156 facelift arrived in 2002, and while the underlying platform remained the same, whether hub and associated brake components cross cleanly between the pre-facelift and post-2002 facelift cars is not something that can be guaranteed as fact here. Name the facelift year to your breaker and ask them to check the part against both registrations before they agree the sale. This is especially important if your car has a larger engine where brake specs may have been updated.

Yes, on the Alfa Romeo 156 the front hubs are side-specific — the nearside (NS, passenger side) and offside (OS, driver side) are not interchangeable due to the steering and suspension geometry. Always tell the breaker clearly which side you need, NS or OS, as well as your engine size and registration. Fitting the wrong side is a safety risk, so do not accept a substitute without the breaker confirming it is correct for your side.