Bad wheel bearing

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  1. Goose013

    Goose013 Member

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    I apparently have a bad bearing in my d/s front wheel, does anyone know if I can just re-pack the bearings or what will need to be done. Thanks
     
    #1 Goose013, Aug 15, 2005
  2. Brian

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    Depends on how bad. Jack that wheel up and feel for movement. If the bearings are allowing some movement don't drive it *at all*. If they are just making noise you might be able to get away with just greasing for a little while.

    I have a 2 ton bearing press if you need to use one.
     
    #2 Brian, Aug 15, 2005
  3. jt money

    jt money 350hp mmm mmm Good!
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    i had to have mine replaced a few thousand miles ago. costed me 600 for both fronts installed. sux
     
    #3 jt money, Aug 15, 2005
  4. jonnyboy0150

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    They are most likely sealed bearings, if they are indeed bad, they will need to be replaced! :(
     
    #4 jonnyboy0150, Aug 15, 2005
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    my front one squeeks guess i will need to do something to it sometime.
     
    #5 bigb996, Aug 15, 2005
  6. Goose013

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    so I'm looking at about $300 for one installed, but does anyone know how much just the parts run? I've got access to any tools I need; so if I can do it myself that would be great. Thanks for the info guys.
     
    #6 Goose013, Aug 15, 2005
  7. jt money

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    i really dont remember sorry. i believe its still over 100. maybe ss will grace our sight and chime in.
     
    #7 jt money, Aug 15, 2005
  8. Alex

    Alex Community Founder
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    Well, the subaru parts site says the OEM wheel bearing cost roughly $60.

    Part No. 28316 "Bearing-front axle"
     
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    pull the entire hub out and take it to a dealer or shop
     
    #9 gotsol, Aug 16, 2005
  10. Goose013

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    so not as bad as I thought...good. Very helpful. I didn't think about looking on the subaru site Alex, I looked on the SOG site instead and didn't see it.
     
    #10 Goose013, Aug 16, 2005
  11. Genya

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    Front bearings arent too bad to replace, the rears ugh. Good luck! The manual is posted somewhere around here, and it has a step by step.
     
    #11 Genya, Aug 16, 2005
  12. Goose013

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    I found it on nasioc, doesn't look bad at all, I think I have access to all the tools I'll need. thanks
     
    #12 Goose013, Aug 17, 2005
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