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2002 Forester;  I found the source of the metal grinding noise; I changed out the brake pads and the driver's wheel was very wobbly.   Replaced it with a used hub/knuckle a year and a half or so ago.  Probably will look for another as my experience with pressing in new bearings has not been good.
 
 
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Yep, I always go used hub.  I check them the best I can at the yard.  Pull, Install, should last for years.  

If it turns out to be bad, exchange and get another.  Used WRX s hubs are also good as many of the nasioc members pull them to upgrade.

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What’s so difficult about replacing the bearings? It helps to have a mate that’s got a press - that’s a must for this job! 

The rest is very much the same as any other bearing replacement. And you know what sort of quality bearing you’re replacing it with since you’re the one purchasing the bearing and installing it. 

The used hub method has its merits. I reckon there’s a point where you get over hunting down a used hub and collecting dead ones on the shelf. 

All the best with it! 

Cheers 

Bennie

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The mechanic who put it in originally replaced the faulty wheel bearing and ball joint with new parts today; would not take any money for it beyond the parts.   That's an impressive honor code.  Carquest was over $40 on upper front ball joint wholesale, $65 retail.  No wonder Rock Auto is so popular.

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Yeah...used knuckle FTW, in my experience. And Subaru used the same one on many vehicles, esp. the front. There was change around '02 in how the ABS sensor was mounted (and the tone ring), and they're not easily interchangeable. 

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