Hi there, just found out that my front driver axle is bought to go and so is the front passenger wheel bearing. I would like to do both the bearing and axle replacement for driver and passenger side. First, I would like to know some of the tools required to do the jobs. And I would like to hear some pros and cons of using certain tools over another. Secondly I would like to know part numbers for all the parts I need. I thought buying them over the internet would be cheaper than visiting local subaru dealership. Since I just moved to Michigan, I'm lacking some tools(well I lacked tools back in Washington, mostly visited Carfreak85 for major fixes), I'm willing to spend some money to buy tools as for it is an investment, yet I would'nt spend so much like buying an air compressor so I would like to know the alternate route. After all I'm only a college student with short budget. College student = broke, but not poor.

Thank you in advance

Dan

hello?

At 100 YOA I don't recommend doing your own car work.

 

Bearings can be done many ways. You can remove the knuckle and have the old bearings pressed out and new ones in at a shop. You can use a hub-tamer. Some folks use a hammer and punch. You might be able to get away with even more primitive tools. The pros usually use a press or hub tamer like approach, sometimes a slide hammer for hub removal. I bought a hub tamer and it's great, but probably not a good short term investment at $200+.

 

I don't know the specifics of getting the axles out of the transmission on your car, but it usually isn't too difficult, and the worst part will already be done as part of doing the bearings. You may need a small axle remover to get the axle out of the hub, I don't know for sure. I haven't replaced the axles yet on our outback.

 

www.1stsubaruparts.com should be able to help you with the parts.

 

I strongly recommend an FSM before tearing into it.

 

When I was in college I winged it on a wheel bearing and both axles in my toyota with little trouble, it's not too bad, you should be able to do it with a manual. I took the knuckle off for the bearing and it took me forever.

 

Edit: Duh, I just noticed you drive a brat. You will get much more detailed information over on the old-gen forum.

Forget working on your car at 100 YOA..YOU SHOULDN'T BE DRIVING!! How many fingers am I holding up? SEE...you don't even know that! Sell your car, get a hoverround and relax.

Haha...my brat is in Washington and I current driva a 98 outback.

Thanks for a descriptive informaiton. I would like to hear some part numbers..

So I could order them without doing a search on their website(1stsubaruparts.com, etc)

Thanks

Dan

Help?

Sorry, I read your post today and meant to post but got sidetracked.

 

I would look at www.libertysubaru.com for the part numbers. Then go to www.1stsubaruparts.com for the lowest price.

 

For bearings make sure that you get the seals to go with them.

Thanks so much for that website!

Now, what do I need besides the bearing and its seal for the bearig job? And for axle job, what else do I need other than axle?

Any tip or things I should look out for?

Thanks

Dan

Dan, change your age to something more reasonable...

for axles check out CVO's website - just bought mine from them but haven't gotten them on yet

 

tools:

 

1/2" drive torque wrench

1 3/16" socket - 1/2" drive (axle nut)

14mm socket - 1/2" drive (ball joint pinch bolt - BE CAREFUL!)

6" long extension bar - 1/2" drive

19mm deep socket - 1/2" drive (lug nuts)

jack stands - USE THEM!

assorted drift/punches to remove pin securing axle to tranny

BFH (big friggin' hammer)

creeeper or clean cardboard box to lay on (take the staples out! - think about what you might snag.... )

hope this helps

Thanks!

Looks like the the company doesn't carry axles for my car(98 outback)...But I still requested for a quote..

 

Dan

 

for axles check out CVO's website - just bought mine from them but haven't gotten them on yet

 

tools:

 

1/2" drive torque wrench

1 3/16" socket - 1/2" drive (axle nut)

14mm socket - 1/2" drive (ball joint pinch bolt - BE CAREFUL!)

6" long extension bar - 1/2" drive

19mm deep socket - 1/2" drive (lug nuts)

jack stands - USE THEM!

assorted drift/punches to remove pin securing axle to tranny

BFH (big friggin' hammer)

creeeper or clean cardboard box to lay on (take the staples out! - think about what you might snag.... )

hope this helps

My 97 Outback and your 98 are going to be the same - he'll have them, no worries. They're good people.

My 97 Outback and your 98 are going to be the same - he'll have them, no worries. They're good people.

Did you buy remaned or new axles?

How much was one axle?

 

Thanks