How much does it cost to replace wheel bearings on a Subaru?

What’s the cost for wheel bearing replacement on my Subaru For a national average across all vehicles, the average cost to replace the wheel bearings (for 1 wheel) is about $350.

Should I replace both rear wheel bearings at the same time?

Both wheel bearings have racked up the same number of miles, so it’s logical to conclude that both sides have probably experienced the same amount of wear. As long as the other wheel bearing is not making noise and play is still within specifications, it should remain in service.

How much does it cost to replace rear wheel bearings?

Rear Wheel Bearings To replace both rear bearings, you can expect to pay somewhere around $200 – $400 for both parts and labor. In the unlikely event that you have bad front & rear wheel bearings, you will be looking at a fairly costly repair. Replacing all 4 bearings is likely to have a total cost around $1,000.

How hard is it to change a rear wheel bearing?

Is it easy to replace a wheel bearing at home? Replacing a wheel bearing that comes as an assembly with the hub and bolts to the spindle or steering knuckle is not very difficult if you have proper skills, tools and the manual. Of course, the large axle nut is very tight and can be difficult to remove.

Why do Subaru wheel bearings fail?

The main reasons that a wheel bearing fails are: Impact damage or poor road quality – all impacts from driving through a pothole, driving over speed bumps or hitting the curbstone can damage a wheel bearing and reduce its lifespan. Poor quality wheel bearing – a wheel bearing is continuously under enormous pressure.

Can I drive with bad bearings?

Q: Is it safe to drive with a bad wheel bearing? A: No. It can, in fact, be very dangerous to drive if one of your bearings is worn out, especially since it may cause the wheel to stop while driving. Additionally, a damaged wheel bearing puts a lot of stress on the hub, the CV joint, and the transmission itself.

Do I need an alignment after replacing wheel bearings?

Anytime the steering/suspension system has been taken apart for whatever reason, its always a good idea to have alignment checked. You shouldn’t have to have an alignment after a bearing/axle.

How long does it take to change a rear wheel bearing?

If it is a wheel bearing in the rear, it may take anywhere from 15 to 45 minutes and if the hubs and wheel bearing is permanently bolted to the car it can take 20 minutes to an hour. Front-wheel bearings can take from 30 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes, all depending on your mechanic.

How long can you drive with a bad rear wheel bearing?

In cases where you are in an isolated spot and your wheel bearing starts to go bad, you can possibly drive for about 1600 kilometers. Driving to this distance may not cause significant damage to your wheels.

How do you know if a rear wheel bearing is bad?

What are the symptoms of bad wheel bearings

1. A humming, rumbling or growling noise that increases with acceleration or as the vehicle turns.
2. A loud constant whining or grinding noise when the vehicle is in motion.
3. Clunking noises when driving over uneven road surfaces.

What kind of bearings are in a Subaru Outback?

SUBARU REAR BEARINGS ARE EXTREMELY DIFFICULT AND BRUTAL TO REPLACE. Covers bolt-in style rear hub bearings for all modern Subarus. Models like Outback, Forester, Impreza, Crosstrek, Ascent, WRX and STI and Legacy. Step by step diagnosis and replacement. Remove any rusted and stuck wheel bearings with no damage to the ABS wheel speed sensors.

How long does it take to replace rear wheel bearings in Subaru?

I replaced my rear hub assemblies in about 3 hours (i.e. watching YouTube, waiting for PB blaster to work, breaking out tools, cleaning things, etc.). The work looks similar between Honda and Subaru on YouTube.

How much does it cost to replace rear wheel in Subaru Outback?

Stopped by Strider GMC/Subaru this afternoon and took “Sparky”, the lead Subaru Tech, for a short ride. He agreed that a rear wheel bearing is “just starting to go” and scheduled me for 7:30 a.m. tomorrow morning! Will be $100 deductable on CPO Gold Plus warrenty at 87+k miles.

Why is my rear wheel not working on my Subaru Outback?

These hub/bearing assemblies are a design blunder. I think the problem comes from the brake shields, which are insufficiently rust protected. They are sandwiched between the hub and upright, and essentially braze everything into one solid mess.