dfigeira Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 I have 120,00 miles on my 2007 outback LL bean. I would like to travel to the arizona desert, My mechanic said it may need wheel bearings. Should i replace all 4? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivans imports Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 the rears go 1rst ps followed by ds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster2 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 What indication is there that there are bad wheel bearings? Do you hear noise, especially when turning? When road wheel is off the ground, moving road wheel up and down, and right to left, is there any "loose play?" A bad wheel bearing gives you plenty of notice that it is going bad, and lets you drive for a long time before needing replacement. Wheel bearings are replaced when they go bad, not as a precaution against future failure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdventureSubaru Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Unless they are making noise, leave them alone. "If it aint broke, don't fix it." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivans imports Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Last 3 I did were all 135000kms to 165000kms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesFox Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 If it's making grinding or 'wump wump' noises, replace it as it can damage the hub if the bearing goes too far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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