How to Replace Front Wheel Hub 05-14 Subaru Outback

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1A Auto shows you how to repair, install, fix, change or replace a worn out, vibrating or groaning wheel bearing hub. This video is applicable to 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 Subaru Outback

🔧 List of tools used:
• Rust Penetrant

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[irishman]

I've been working on cars for years, and I never had to open up the bleeder to replace a wheel bearing or replace pads or rotors

[aidanmcmurrer]

I found that whacking the bearing with a hammer to get it off was putting a lot of pressure on my struts, which are already on their way out. Also it was loud and annoying and took forever! Plus being on the ground I ended up hitting the side of my car too, it was a bit of a disaster. I figured though that another way to get it off was to attach the wheel back onto the bearing as if I was going to drive off...not torqued down but snug lug nuts. I then proceeded to kick the tire around the edges of the rubber and within a few good thumps it came off! I then took off the lug nuts and proceeded with the job. Some good ol physics for ya! I assume you could do the same with an old rotor as well, but the tire worked like a charm. I did it for the other bearings too and it was awesome.

[NovoGold]

Much simpler to just remove the whole brake calliper assembly in one piece.

[mikemason]

wow. never seen anyone make removing a caliper that difficult.

[flightlessboid]

I watched a number of videos on bearing replacement before I found this channel. What a welcomed difference. Thanks so much for the clean, concise explanation and walk through — couldn't ask for better.

[robvanhalen]

Thanks for this video. Your detailed description made the job much easier. I did a bearing before by trying to wing it and spent a lot of hours on it, frustrating. I do have some comments though: Like many others, I don't have a lift. I only jacked up one side of the car. That way you can skip the crowbar trick since your wheel is not going to spin with the other front tire on the ground. Marking the alignment pin with chalk didn't work for me. After some fumbling with the pin, the markings disappeared on me. Permanent marker seems like a better idea. I also never bleed the brakes after a job like that. And: once everything is back together, also make sure to pump the brakes AFTER starting the engine while still in park to make sure your caliper pistons grab onto your brake pads. I did it with the engine off and the pedal sunk to the ground as soon as I started up. Scary moment when you back out of your garage without brakes...

[thomasskot]

LOVE this page! This is my go to page for any automotive work I have going on, that I may have questions about. Thanks for all the help and guidance you've given us over time!
It's sites like this that help to ensure the trades continue to keep technicians competent and doing quality work!

[ES-teio]

Excellent video! Thanks for helping me realize that this job is beyond my skill level and I probably should just take it in to a professional.

[dennisprevost]

Great instructional video!! I'm so glad these are one-piece bearings instead of those ridiculous press-ins. I last did the bearings on a Kia Sorrento which was about the equivalent of dropping the vehicle on my head.

[friskyanderson]

Go back, do it right. Dont get down about it. Wisest words of 2022 so far. Thanks Len!!

[lucasfritch]

This guy is AWESOME! I hope he is this happy all the time!

[completenirvana]

I'm doing this right now. It's a blast lol

[markmacnab]

Very helpful to confirm the sequence. Excellent video and presentation. Thanks for putting this together.
It looks like a nice dry climate car you had there. I'm Hoping my Ontario salt bathed hub assembly cooperates as well as this one did.

[davidss]

At 10:12 what is the make/model/weight of that Big Red Beautiful hammer?? Thank you.

[smkinrade]

Thanks for the video, love how easy these cars are to work on.

[rubendigiacomo]

I can’t get my shaft to pop out with a mallet and punch, it’s really tight, I tried a 3 claw puller but didn’t work, any suggestions?

[jeffflowers]

I had a wobble in the front left. Thought it was the cv axel so I replaced it. Helped a little but not completely. Found the hub to also be loose just as you showed so I replaced that too. It was fine for about 15 miles then the wobble came back. The new hub has the same free play as the worn one and spins a bit easier than out of the box. What would cause immediate premature wear like that? The axel nut was torqued to spec.

[Clearanceman]

Finally someone does this in the rust belt. This is the way my cars are.

[bulldog]

you explain thing in a clear and understandable manner thanks