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need links for repair rear wheel bearing.

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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..

The easy way is to replace the hub.

 

Just unbolt the complete assy and replace it with a good used one.

 

Sure you still want to do it?

 

way different than subaru.

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ha, not that is...

i need 96 outback subaru.. not Toyota

 

Sure you still want to do it?

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

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.

Try the search function on this forum. Also google:

 

"Subaru rear wheel bearing replacement+forum," or different permutations thereof.

 

You'll find that it works quite well.

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

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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

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

PM me if you want me to email you complete step by step guide to RnR rear wheel bearing in 2001 Forester. This method is for HF or similar HubTamer tool.

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

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