Ford Focus Mk2 Wheel Carrier Mount Hub Front Left N/S 3M51-3K171-BH

Ford Focus Mk2 Wheel Carrier Mount Hub Front Left N/S is an original component from the Wheel bearings, hubs and bushings group, designed for the front axle on the driver's side in petrol versions. It serves as a solid mounting base for the hub and bearing, ensuring stable wheel guidance, correct suspension geometry, and predictable vehicle behavior during braking and maneuvering.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 3M51-3K171-BH
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 3M51-3K171-BH
• Substitutable numbers: 3M51-3K171-BH, 3M513K171BH, 1420863
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Fuel type: Petrol
• Part type: Wheel Bearing
• Category: Wheel Bearings, Hubs & Seals

Purpose and function in the chassis system

The described wheel carrier mount is structurally matched to the front left axle of the second-generation Ford Focus with a petrol engine. This component provides a rigid mounting point for the wheel hub and associated suspension and steering system components, which translates into driving stability and even tire wear.

Thanks to its precise fit for the specific body and drivetrain version, the mount allows for maintaining factory handling parameters, minimizing the risk of incorrect wheel alignment or camber settings after repair.

Application in petrol vehicles

The component has been designed for petrol-powered cars, which means it is compatible with the weight distribution and loads characteristic of this powertrain variant. In practice, this ensures proper cooperation with the factory suspension, shock absorbers, and braking system intended for petrol versions.

Such structural matching is particularly important during post-collision repairs or when replacing worn parts, where the goal is to restore the original driving characteristics without experimenting with aftermarket replacements of uncertain origin.

Characteristics of the original used component

The offered wheel carrier mount is a dismantled, used part, which allows for combining an attractive purchase cost with the preservation of the manufacturer's factory specifications. The original construction ensures correct mounting points, appropriate rigidity, and compatibility with stock bolts, ball joints, and other suspension elements.

For many users, this represents a reasonable compromise between repair economy and maintaining predictable, consistent vehicle behavior on the road, without the need to resort to cheaper, less precise alternatives.

Benefits of using the original wheel carrier mount

• Factory fitment for the front left side in a petrol-powered Ford Focus Mk2, with no modifications required.
• Stable mounting of the hub and bearing, promoting smooth operation of the chassis system.
• Consistency with the suspension geometry intended by the vehicle manufacturer.
• An economical repair solution thanks to the use of a used part with original specifications.

Support in choosing used components

If you are considering installing a used wheel carrier mount or other suspension components and want to better understand how to safely use dismantled parts, it is worth consulting reliable sources of knowledge. Practical tips on how to assess the condition of such elements and what to look for when purchasing can be found in the article Used car parts: Myths and facts you need to know.

Related items from the same group

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the suspension and chassis area in your Ford and need other items from the same group, such as additional hubs, wheel bearings, or mounting bushings, check out the available parts in the Ford wheel bearings, hubs and bushings category.