Comments on: Subaru Repair Seattle: Wheel Bearings Explained Part 1 http://allwheeldriveauto.com/subaru-repair-seattle-wheel-bearings-explained-part-1/ Mon, 21 May 2012 19:02:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Justin Stobb http://allwheeldriveauto.com/subaru-repair-seattle-wheel-bearings-explained-part-1/#comment-105741 Justin Stobb Fri, 18 May 2012 21:42:26 +0000 http://allwheeldriveauto.com/?p=440#comment-105741 JT If you only got 20k out of the updated bearings that tells me they were not properly packed with grease before install which is actually common place at a Subaru dealer. The updated bearings come packed with "packing grease" clear in color, that should be cleaned out and then proper high temperature wheel bearing grease packed in the bearing before pressed into the Hub. Want you wont hear abut is multiple rear wheel bearing replacements when the job is done at a good independent that understands the right way to service the vehicle. Sorry to hear you have yet to receive good value but the used part thing is not really the best way to go. Justin JT

If you only got 20k out of the updated bearings that tells me they were not properly packed with grease before install which is actually common place at a Subaru dealer.

The updated bearings come packed with “packing grease” clear in color, that should be cleaned out and then proper high temperature wheel bearing grease packed in the bearing before pressed into the Hub.

Want you wont hear abut is multiple rear wheel bearing replacements when the job is done at a good independent that understands the right way to service the vehicle.

Sorry to hear you have yet to receive good value but the used part thing is not really the best way to go.

Justin

]]> By: JT http://allwheeldriveauto.com/subaru-repair-seattle-wheel-bearings-explained-part-1/#comment-105690 JT Thu, 17 May 2012 05:07:13 +0000 http://allwheeldriveauto.com/?p=440#comment-105690 I had my right rear wheel bearing replaced last year at a Subaru dealership with the newest design bearings. Now, a year and 20,000 miles later, it needs replaced again. This will be the third bearing replacement on that hub. (Mechanic said the one they replaced was non-Subaru aftermarket.) I've heard other Subaru owners give similar stories. This time I am thinking of just putting a used hub on my car instead of paying the crazy price for the bearing replacement. I had my right rear wheel bearing replaced last year at a Subaru dealership with the newest design bearings. Now, a year and 20,000 miles later, it needs replaced again. This will be the third bearing replacement on that hub. (Mechanic said the one they replaced was non-Subaru aftermarket.) I’ve heard other Subaru owners give similar stories.

This time I am thinking of just putting a used hub on my car instead of paying the crazy price for the bearing replacement.

]]> By: tom arnholtz http://allwheeldriveauto.com/subaru-repair-seattle-wheel-bearings-explained-part-1/#comment-103893 tom arnholtz Sat, 07 Apr 2012 23:07:08 +0000 http://allwheeldriveauto.com/?p=440#comment-103893 thank alot good info think i"ll take the beast to a mechanic thank alot good info think i”ll take the beast to a mechanic

]]> By: Justin Stobb http://allwheeldriveauto.com/subaru-repair-seattle-wheel-bearings-explained-part-1/#comment-103223 Justin Stobb Mon, 26 Mar 2012 21:05:27 +0000 http://allwheeldriveauto.com/?p=440#comment-103223 Hello Tony, Yes I could see the left side going out in your part of the world, just make sure its the updated components going in this time. As far as the Timing belt, while the interval seems off, I can tell you that if the belt breaks it will be nothing short of very Expensive and super inconvenient. Anything newer than 1996 will most likely bend valves in the event of a timing belt failure which just wont be cheap. Hope that helps Justin Hello Tony,

Yes I could see the left side going out in your part of the world, just make sure its the updated components going in this time.

As far as the Timing belt, while the interval seems off, I can tell you that if the belt breaks it will be nothing short of very Expensive and super inconvenient.

Anything newer than 1996 will most likely bend valves in the event of a timing belt failure which just wont be cheap.

Hope that helps

Justin

]]> By: Tony, Sydney Australia http://allwheeldriveauto.com/subaru-repair-seattle-wheel-bearings-explained-part-1/#comment-102924 Tony, Sydney Australia Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:30:50 +0000 http://allwheeldriveauto.com/?p=440#comment-102924 Justin, Many thanks for excellent explanation re Forester wheel bearings. Here is Australia of course it's the LH one that goes first.My 2 litre 2000 Forester at 150000kms (90000miles) I'm facing another replacement, the first at 100000kms No idea what was fitted, I know they used a second-hand hub. Do you recommend replacing bearing and hubs when the job is done ? Also facing another timing belt replacement which- Subaru Australia recommend at 100K kms or 4 years. Others disagree. At the distance I have travelled they also recommend water pump, tensioners, seals etc. Incidentally some very respected Subaru mechanics here (who don't work for Subaru dealers)tell me the possible damage to the engine in the event of timing belt failure is greatly overstated. regards Justin, Many thanks for excellent explanation re Forester wheel bearings. Here is Australia of course it’s the LH one that goes first.My 2 litre 2000 Forester at 150000kms (90000miles) I’m facing another replacement, the first at 100000kms No idea what was fitted, I know they used a second-hand hub. Do you recommend replacing bearing and hubs when the job is done ?
Also facing another timing belt replacement which- Subaru Australia recommend at 100K kms or 4 years. Others disagree. At the distance I have travelled they also recommend water pump, tensioners, seals etc. Incidentally some very respected Subaru mechanics here (who don’t work for Subaru dealers)tell me the possible damage to the engine in the event of timing belt failure is greatly overstated.
regards

]]> By: Justin Stobb http://allwheeldriveauto.com/subaru-repair-seattle-wheel-bearings-explained-part-1/#comment-96090 Justin Stobb Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:11:27 +0000 http://allwheeldriveauto.com/?p=440#comment-96090 The Haynes Manual is a non professional manual that leaves a lot to be desired. You would be much better off with the Subaru Factory Manual full of Factual Information about Your Subaru, its worth the extra cost for a Home Gamer The Haynes Manual is a non professional manual that leaves a lot to be desired. You would be much better off with the Subaru Factory Manual full of Factual Information about Your Subaru, its worth the extra cost for a Home Gamer

]]> By: Justin Stobb http://allwheeldriveauto.com/subaru-repair-seattle-wheel-bearings-explained-part-1/#comment-96089 Justin Stobb Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:08:35 +0000 http://allwheeldriveauto.com/?p=440#comment-96089 You need to use the Updated bearing from Subaru. Or you will continue to get short life out of your repairs. Justin You need to use the Updated bearing from Subaru. Or you will continue to get short life out of your repairs.

Justin

]]> By: Christian Andersen, Dover, DE http://allwheeldriveauto.com/subaru-repair-seattle-wheel-bearings-explained-part-1/#comment-94536 Christian Andersen, Dover, DE Thu, 12 Jan 2012 04:18:12 +0000 http://allwheeldriveauto.com/?p=440#comment-94536 If you don't already have one, I suggest the Hayne's Manual. It gives information in a format that's easy to understand. I have a 2000 Forester, which is treated differently in the Hayne's Manuals in that Forester bearings need to be pressed by a machine shop. I've found the local cost to be very reasonable. Impreza and Outbacks supposedly can be done by the DIY mechanic. For the cost & time factors, I'd opt to send the hub out locally to have the bearing & seals replaced. If you don’t already have one, I suggest the Hayne’s Manual. It gives information in a format that’s easy to understand. I have a 2000 Forester, which is treated differently in the Hayne’s Manuals in that Forester bearings need to be pressed by a machine shop. I’ve found the local cost to be very reasonable. Impreza and Outbacks supposedly can be done by the DIY mechanic. For the cost & time factors, I’d opt to send the hub out locally to have the bearing & seals replaced.

]]> By: Christian Andersen, Dover, DE http://allwheeldriveauto.com/subaru-repair-seattle-wheel-bearings-explained-part-1/#comment-94534 Christian Andersen, Dover, DE Thu, 12 Jan 2012 04:12:13 +0000 http://allwheeldriveauto.com/?p=440#comment-94534 I have a 2000 Forester with 117k on the odometer. In the past 2 years, I've had to replace the driver's rear wheel bearing twice and the passenger's side once (the pasenger's side is ready again I think). With the first driver's side rear bearing, it took me awhile to figure what the noise was. The repair cost me ab out $100 for parts and the local machine shop to press old bearing out & the new one in. That bearing lasted less than one year/12000 miles! I had it replaced with a premium bearing & have not had problems. When I had the passenger's side bearing replaced, I thought the issues would be gone, but I'm looking at replacing it with a premium bearing (about $135 for parts & the machine shop pressing the bearing). When I first priced out having the work done at one of the local automotive repair chains, the estimate was about $325 parts & labor. An added plus is that there's no sales tax in Delaware!. Nonetheless, I'm not happy about wheel bearings not lasting long at all! I would typically expect them to last the life of the car, but that's clearly not the case. However, I'd rather have low-level mechanical issues to deal with than difficult & expensive electronics/emission control ones. I have a 2000 Forester with 117k on the odometer. In the past 2 years, I’ve had to replace the driver’s rear wheel bearing twice and the passenger’s side once (the pasenger’s side is ready again I think). With the first driver’s side rear bearing, it took me awhile to figure what the noise was. The repair cost me ab out $100 for parts and the local machine shop to press old bearing out & the new one in. That bearing lasted less than one year/12000 miles! I had it replaced with a premium bearing & have not had problems. When I had the passenger’s side bearing replaced, I thought the issues would be gone, but I’m looking at replacing it with a premium bearing (about $135 for parts & the machine shop pressing the bearing).

When I first priced out having the work done at one of the local automotive repair chains, the estimate was about $325 parts & labor. An added plus is that there’s no sales tax in Delaware!. Nonetheless, I’m not happy about wheel bearings not lasting long at all! I would typically expect them to last the life of the car, but that’s clearly not the case.

However, I’d rather have low-level mechanical issues to deal with than difficult & expensive electronics/emission control ones.

]]> By: Justin Stobb http://allwheeldriveauto.com/subaru-repair-seattle-wheel-bearings-explained-part-1/#comment-65283 Justin Stobb Mon, 08 Aug 2011 17:22:25 +0000 http://allwheeldriveauto.com/?p=440#comment-65283 It can be done in the car with a hub tamer, which I don't suggest, or out of the car with a hydraulic press. Justin It can be done in the car with a hub tamer, which I don’t suggest, or out of the car with a hydraulic press.

Justin

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