Jump to content
Ultimate Subaru Message Board

need links for repair rear wheel bearing.


Recommended Posts

This one uses a special Subaru tool that some have used a Harbor Freight FWD wheel bearing tool on:

 

http://jdmfsm.info/Auto/Japan/Subaru/--Articles--/--Endwrench--/WhBearRep.pdf

 

Here is a guide for a rear wheel bearing that uses the Harbor Freight FWD Wheel Bearing tool.

 

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1925081

 

If you don't have the tools to change the wheel bearing, changing the complete hub assy with a used one is often the best solution.

 

UPDATED with new link

Edited by Mike104
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Removing the long bolt is the worst part.

It may be rusted frozen in the bushing through the rear lateral link.

It may also be frozen in the the holes and front link.

 

The knuckle can be removed without removing the bolt completely, but I went the further step and cut the head off and pushed it out like this:

 

picture.php?albumid=304&pictureid=3267

 

http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/album.php?albumid=304

 

The bolt is $40 dealer only. I got mine from boneyard.

 

My local parts/machine shop replaces bearing and seals for ~$100. I would not use a used one.

 

Torque is not that big an issue. Big bolts VERY tight, large bolts QUITE tight, medium bolts kinda tight. Haynes has all the numbers if you have are really concerned and have a recently calibrated wrench. One thing: if you use impact wrench to tighten, follow up with hand wrench.

 

Oh, and make sure you use lotsa antisieze when reassembling, thinking of the next guy.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

1996 outback subaru wagon 2.5L

so, pleasee give me any GOOD links for replace rear wheel. i need to know how much torque ft lb and etc..

 

Did you check the FSM? It has the procedure (albeit using "special tools") and all the torques.

 

PD: about the video... man, how I hate when someone can't talk without shouting...

 

Edit: I found this... the thread at NASIOC is missing the images:

http://www.scribd.com/doc/43786961/Wheel-Bearing-Replacement-Guru-s-Guide-W-pics-NASIOC

Edited by jarl
New link
Link to comment
Share on other sites

PERFECTLY!

thank alot.

u best!

NW:clap:

Did you check the FSM? It has the procedure (albeit using "special tools") and all the torques.

 

PD: about the video... man, how I hate when someone can't talk without shouting...

 

Edit: I found this... the thread at NASIOC is missing the images:

http://www.scribd.com/doc/43786961/Wheel-Bearing-Replacement-Guru-s-Guide-W-pics-NASIOC

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Did you check the FSM? It has the procedure (albeit using "special tools") and all the torques.

 

Edit: I found this... the thread at NASIOC is missing the images:

http://www.scribd.com/doc/43786961/Wheel-Bearing-Replacement-Guru-s-Guide-W-pics-NASIOC

 

Here is a link to another thread that uses the HF FWD Wheel Bearing tool:

 

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1925081

Link to comment
Share on other sites

did it twice with simple ally spacers i turned on a lathe, a big, make that, HUGE threaded bar, and a plumbing tube as puller spacer.

 

nice to know that i have now all i need in case i have to do this again.

 

That said, not a job for the meek.....

 

and yes, the long bolt can be a bastard!

 

TG

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Please sign in to comment

You will be able to leave a comment after signing in



Sign In Now
 Share

×
×
  • Create New...