iam_immigrant Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 My rear wheel bearing is gone and I'm out of the warranty period, even the extended one, so I'm SOL and it's coming outta my pocket. The dealership quoted me $286+tax (cdn) for a new one. Obviously I don't want to pay that. I found on rockauto.com the complete bearing and hub assembly for $90. Now the questions that I got are: -on the site it looks like its the bearing/hub together for$90 but then also has the hub for $110...why is the hub by itself more? -the brand is Timken, are these any good? -who mfg the oem/subaru ones? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brady Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 I don't know the answer to all your questions, but I DO know Timken is a very good bearing manufacturer. I work with them in my industry (Industrial Power Tranmission/Material Handling) quite a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticbiker Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 I put a set of Timken on my Outback, only about 1000 miles on it, but it seems ok. I recommend doing your rear brakes while your at it.. And get a can of PB Blaster and soak the bolts and the hub seam. Oh, and don't forget to release your e-brake when removing the rotor, I forgot and it took me an extra 20min Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
instantfury Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 i, unfortunately, was told pretty much the same thing. not completely gone, but close. they quoted me 512 plus tax though... 128k oh part number too or link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iam_immigrant Posted September 9, 2010 Author Share Posted September 9, 2010 Then that's all I really wanted/needed to know. The last thing I want to buy is something by Wagner or similar. Thanks!! I don't know the answer to all your questions, but I DO know Timken is a very good bearing manufacturer. I work with them in my industry (Industrial Power Tranmission/Material Handling) quite a bit. This is the link to the part http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carcode,1430733,parttype,1636 Part # HA590119 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iam_immigrant Posted September 9, 2010 Author Share Posted September 9, 2010 Oh and already did my brakes about 6 mths ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brady Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 Funny, spent half the day with the Timken rep today. Total coincidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iam_immigrant Posted September 10, 2010 Author Share Posted September 10, 2010 Just ordered them yesterday...will be arriving in about 1wk. Can't wait for a quiet cabin again...noise is driving me nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rshalvoy Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 I just replaced my rear driver's side bearing on Sunday. As plasticbiker said, use PLENTY of PBBlaster. I still managed to break off the 6mm brake line bolt even with a generous amount of PBB. A few tips: -Be sure you have several lengths of ratchet extensions. Things are very awkward back there. If you don't have the right lengths of extensions, you may have to unbolt the suspension arms from the knuckle. -If you don't already have one, I recommend investing in an axle puller (a heavy duty gear puller is also fine) to unseat the bearing assembly. Since you live up north, you can bet the bearing will be seized on the spindle. You may be able to rent one from your local auto parts store. -Be sure to buy a new axle nut. It is locked in place by bending the collar, so you really shouldn't reuse this existing nut. It shouldn't cost you more than $5 at the dealer. They're cheaper online. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbajoe Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Earlier this year my passenger side rear wheel bearing started knocking. Come to find out there was a recall on this from Subaru for the 2005 and part of 2006 Legacy models. They fixed it for free. I happened to stumble across the recall while parts guy was looking up the price and ended up making an appt to get it fixed instead of having to order the part. I'd check out the recall. I have an '05 GT Wagon and it was covered. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB-M3 Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 i thought the warranty for the 05 models was extended to 8yr / 100,000 miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iam_immigrant Posted October 14, 2010 Author Share Posted October 14, 2010 It was extended...but I've got 180KM =~111K miles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbajoe Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Sorry to hear you're out of warranty. However, if anyone needs info on the extended wheel bearing warranty, check out this site and scroll down to the notice dated 5/2/2008: http://www.cars101.com/recalls.html#outback/legacy Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iam_immigrant Posted October 24, 2010 Author Share Posted October 24, 2010 I believe that the extended warranty on the wheelbearings are only for the rears and not the fronts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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