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#27 of 96 Re: Front Wheel Bearing [ateixeira] by xwesx Jan 10, 2008 (11:15 am)
Replying to: ateixeira (Jan 10, 2008 11:10 am) Indeed. I did not realize the bearing required a press, though I stand by my statement that tearing down the car to the point where the bearing can be removed is fairly quick. It still makes me wonder about five hours worth of labor. $3-400? I could accept that. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Jan 10, 2008 11:33 am) paisan (Jan 10, 2008 4:58 pm)
#28 of 96 Re: Front Wheel Bearing [xwesx] by ateixeira Jan 10, 2008 (11:33 am)
Replying to: xwesx (Jan 10, 2008 11:15 am) I thought newer models were sealed up so you just replaced the whole thing rather than pressing a new one in, but mike has lots more experience working on cars so I'll defer to him. Replies to this message: paisan (Jan 10, 2008 4:58 pm)
#29 of 96 Re: Front Wheel Bearing [ateixeira] by paisan Jan 10, 2008 (4:58 pm)
Replying to: ateixeira (Jan 10, 2008 11:33 am) The 05+ Legacies have a new style bearing that doesn't require a press.   I would think the Tribeca and 08+ Imprezas have this style as well.   -mike
#30 of 96 Repair experts opinion by jkljkl3636 Feb 28, 2008 (10:14 am)
Guys, just a insurance fight over recent repair, a deer slammed my front end drivers side against wheel, needed replacement of the corner panel, drivers door, un-wrindkle the hood, driver headlight. All cosmetic work was great, left collison shop to a load road noise in front wheel. Found out the wheel bearing on front drivers side where deer hit needed replacement. Had the big fight, goe through ranks , to get them to cover repair. The 2nd level adjuster told me to ask anyone in the industry. They said no way accident caused wheel bearing damage. It was a 2004 grand am 41,000, has a sealed bearing , no outward damage to tire or bearing. 2nd level adjuster said 99.9 % not caused by accident , just normal wear, wearable part . Did the bearing just wear out right after the accident and as soon as I left collision center ??? Well they paid it but told me so!!! Replies to this message: ateixeira (Feb 28, 2008 10:37 am)
#31 of 96 Re: Repair experts opinion [jkljkl3636] by ateixeira Feb 28, 2008 (10:37 am)
Replying to: jkljkl3636 (Feb 28, 2008 10:14 am) If it happened within a week or so, I'd say the accident caused it to fail.   For sure it puts stress on the bearing.
#32 of 96 Re: Wheel bearing failure [outdoors84102] by jp01inny Apr 06, 2008 (2:08 am)
Replying to: outdoors84102 (Dec 17, 2007 1:45 pm) FYI... I just had to replace BOTH rear wheel bearings on my 2005 Outback wagon 32,000 miles. This is a little bit disconcerting for the mileage. Also, our family has had 3, 1998-2003 subaru's all over 80,000 miles and with no previous wheel bearing problems. My cousin has a legacy also without wheel bearing problems. I am really glad it was covered under warranty. I'm chalking it up to first year new body/mechanical style glitches. I hope there aren't other problems. But I have Subaru Gold 100,000 mile warranty just in case. (should have bought an '06?? could the rear have been improperly tied down in transit? Replies to this message: ateixeira (Apr 07, 2008 8:55 am)
#33 of 96 Re: Wheel bearing failure [jp01inny] by ateixeira Apr 07, 2008 (8:55 am)
Replying to: jp01inny (Apr 06, 2008 2:08 am) Bearing failures were actually more common before, especially on 2002 and earlier Foresters and 2001 and earlier Imprezas.
#34 of 96 Wheel Bearing Notice by seanu Jul 09, 2008 (8:23 am)
About 5 weeks ago, I received a notice from Subaru about a known problem with my 2005 Outback rear wheel bearings. I don't have the exact wording handy, but the gist was that if they get noisy, bring the car in for a free repair. Low and behold, 2 weeks ago, I noticed a noise that could only be tire noise or wheel bearing related. My wife brings the car in this week, and sure enough the bearings are bad. Dealer is waiting for parts, but repair will be under warranty. Car is at 56k miles. Hopefully the new bearings will have a bit longer life.   Sean Replies to this message: paisan (Jul 11, 2008 3:02 pm) agent86 (Jul 18, 2008 3:06 pm) erik9 (Jul 11, 2008 3:37 pm)
#35 of 96 Re: Wheel Bearing Notice [seanu] by paisan Jul 11, 2008 (3:02 pm)
Replying to: seanu (Jul 09, 2008 8:23 am) Yeah I got the same notice. I'm not sure how far they extend the warranty, I think 100k miles.   -mike Replies to this message: agent86 (Jul 18, 2008 3:06 pm)
#36 of 96 Re: Wheel Bearing Notice [seanu] by erik9 Jul 11, 2008 (3:37 pm)
Replying to: seanu (Jul 09, 2008 8:23 am) Sean,   My 2007 forester had four wheel bearings replaced within the first 13,000 miles..Thanks to a great atty. (Brian bickel law firm) Subaru bought my car back at full price and paid my atty. fees...I would sell that pile asap! good luck..                                        Erik...

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