February 10, 201511 yr Has anyone used the kit from Alll Wheel Drive Auto from up in Seattle. http://allwheeldriveauto.com/wheel-bearing-kits/ I've got noise and tire wear so I think it's time to replace the bearing and hub on my 98 Forester.
February 10, 201511 yr Getting a new hub (the round part with the lug studs) is a waste of money unless there is physical damage to the old one. You still have to press the new bearing into the knuckle, and press new hub into the new bearing. Save yourself $150 and just re-use your old one. New bearing and seals are about $65 from Napa. The only reason I would consider a new hub is if the CV axle is seized in the hub, but at that point you'll probably need a whole knuckle assembly which will come with another hub. Tire wear will not be caused by a bad wheel bearing unless the bearing is worn to the point that it has a severe amount of play. Tire wear can be the source of your noise. Uneven tread or cupping or feathering of the tread will cause tire noise which can be mistaken for bearing noise. Tire wear will be caused by incorrect tire pressure if it is worn on both edges, or by an alignment problem if it is worn on only one edge. It will not affect or cause wheel bearing failure.
February 11, 201511 yr Author I think you get a new hub because the bearing is a completely different design than the old one. This is the right rear wheel if that matters. Tire noise varies when I corner and didn't seem to change much with tire rotation. I guess I'll see how it looks when I get it off and return it if the bearing's good. Edited February 11, 201511 yr by Luvn737s
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