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Very informative video! Good disassembly tips and your editing skills are on point!

@EasyFixShaun

5 жыл бұрын

Easy Fix • 1 second ago *_Thank you! I got my best man working on it :)_*

Thank you Mr. Fix. Short, sweet, and to the point. My tire shop Xthreaded a stud, so I need to pull and find a new stud.

@EasyFixShaun

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That’s a bummer. Happens sometimes. No problem. Have a great day!

Great thorough video! I really appreciate all the safety tips, that’s my main concern when doing my own repairs. Keep the videos coming : )

@EasyFixShaun

5 жыл бұрын

*_Thank you! I've always try to help point those out for you. Thanks for watching!_*

you are great straight forward and to the point. no gimmicks thank you i enjoyed your editorial

@EasyFixShaun

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I am so glad you liked it 😃🔧

Easily the best video I've seen on replacing Subaru wheel bearings. Straight and to the point. Have to replace my front driver's side after just two years again, my Outback seems to go through them like candy. Thanks for this easy, straight-forward video.

@EasyFixShaun

Жыл бұрын

Outstanding! No problem very happy to help out. I would try some timken bearings. They are amazing. Here is a link to amazon. Make sure it fits. Just a generic outback bearing. Worth every penny and worth the wait 😃🔧 2009 Outback front: amzn.to/3NsW0XZ

@user-yi6td6fu2g

7 ай бұрын

when you cut the wheel did you hear like grumbling noises while pulling out a parking spot cutting wheel all the way?

@EasyFixShaun

Ай бұрын

Yup sometimes bad wheel bearing sound will happen more in direction than the other. I have a diagnostic video that may help 😃 kzread.info/dash/bejne/oKBrxbdrp6uoiMo.html

@EasyFixShaun

Ай бұрын

I am so sorry for the delay on my reply! Unless it's a fresh comment I miss these replies to comments a lot because they don't sort to top for me on the app. My apologies!!

have to comment here, love how you get to the point. good vid!

@EasyFixShaun

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you 😀

Love the easy way you do things with common tools the average guy would have thanks very much for your diy videos keep up the good work

@EasyFixShaun

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m glad the video helped you out. More videos on the way. 😃

You made this look easier than every other video. Thanks man

@EasyFixShaun

2 жыл бұрын

Awsome! No problem 😀🔧

@Enonymouse_

Жыл бұрын

I recommend using an abrasive wheel on an air tool or cordless drill, such as a nylon one you can source cheaply from harbor freight, it's safe to use on most surfaces and won't damage the metal.

Great video. Very good information. Nice chuckle. I needed that today. 👍

@EasyFixShaun

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad to help 😀🔧

Thanks much!! Front right axle hub bearings have been howling for months on my 2010 forester. Took less than an hour total including getting tools and putting them away 👍🏽👍🏽

@EasyFixShaun

4 ай бұрын

Nice work! Should be good for a while hopefully. How many miles did your old ones have on them?

@Composiclean

4 ай бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun 135,000 ish. Now that the front is quiet, I hear a little buzz coming from one of the backs, I think the left side. Oh, well, been there done that. I’ll hit it again. I’ve seen the videos of the issues with the parking brake, not scared. 🤟🏽😎 Thanks again.

@EasyFixShaun

Ай бұрын

Oof! Sometimes the bad bearings will mask other bearings like yours in the rear. The fronts are usually reasonable repairs on Subbies.. But the rears are excruciating sometimes. Especially if you have any amount of rust. I live in the rust belt and they are all rusted within a year of being new. You might want check out my hub shocker videos for you're rear bearings.. The second video is the best. one to watch. The Hub Shocker is the only tool I use to remove the rear Subbie Bearings. Life saver...... 😃

@superzeke63

13 күн бұрын

@EasyFixShaun Link to the video please

Great video! Just completed replacing drivers side bearing on a 2014 Legacy with 110,000 miles. Great tips both the abs sensor driveshaft interface and the brake shield . Mine was rubbing also and checked it before putting it back on the road. Saved me some headache for sure! Replaced with a moog off amazon for less than $90! Dealer did the other side for close to $500!!

@EasyFixShaun

5 жыл бұрын

Nice job man! I am glad you got the job done and saved a bunch of money. Thank you!

@seiya6924

6 ай бұрын

@Jeremy how did the moog bearings hold up after all these years? I've heard good things about from a few people

Awesome. I’ll be using your advice in my next video!

@EasyFixShaun

4 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Thanks man. 😀

I cannot belive my eyes. Why haven't I come across this chanel a week earlier... My story is that after changing my rear hub my alignment is off. My camber is a fraction on the positive side actually (had it on the alignment machine YESTERDAY). Car has the tendency to push to the right very so slightly, and now that it's slippery out, it also likes to rotate left under hard braking. Wouldn't cross my mind in a million years my hub can contribute to alignment issue. Totally makes sense! I gave it a bit of rub as it wasn't nowhere close as dirty as yours, but apparently I guess I'll have to get it off and make sure it's properly flush clean before tightening my hub back in... Good news is I lubed it liberally, so should be a far easier job now...

@EasyFixShaun

3 жыл бұрын

KZread is trying to keep me a secret haha 😂. Thanks a lot man. I wish you had found me earlier also! Sorry about that. It’s amazing how just a tiny bit of corrosion under the hub can change the alignment. Cleaning them up keeps it where it originally was. Shoot me a like and maybe the next person can find me 😀. Also check out my hub shocker 2.0 video for your next bearing replacement. Life saver for me!

@czierwo

3 жыл бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun I certainly will check more of your stuff! Who knows, you're likely going to make me feel stupid without offending again! 😃

@EasyFixShaun

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds great! Thanks for the nice comment! 😀

Thank you for all the life experiences thumbs up

@EasyFixShaun

3 жыл бұрын

No Problem! Thanks for watching 😃🔧🔧

Great vid ! Thanks for this post!

@EasyFixShaun

4 жыл бұрын

No problem 😀

This guy has a great method to remove the bearing as long as it does not damage anything. I am a mechanic so I am looking for the best methods of removal and installation. This was a great video. Well explained and well done. Thank you

@EasyFixShaun

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help! Thanks a lot 😃🔧🔧

@anthonywilson4873

2 жыл бұрын

I am an an old school apprentice mechanic and now teach the stuff. I saw him hit the hub with hammer and went nooo disc wobble and brake hammer noooo. And then he put a new hub on and I went ah ok no problem the old hub is scrap anywaay😃. Thank you.

@EasyFixShaun

2 жыл бұрын

Haha! Ya that would be bad if saving that part 😀🔧

Just did this on a 2011 Forester yesterday. The hardest part was getting the four bearing hub bolts off. The drive shaft head gets in the way of getting sockets in there and the control arm is in the way of the ratchet etc etc. It was a major pain in the backside. Then those bolts are supposed to be set to a specific torque but good luck getting a torque wrench in there. We don't have salt issues here in Australia. Man It causes so much damage!! I used blue locktite on the 4 bolts and regular grease on the spline and bearing face. Getting the old bearing off was just a few light taps with a hammer because again, no salt and rust here.

@EasyFixShaun

3 жыл бұрын

You are so lucky you don't have salt issues. It is really bad. Every project has its bottle neck. Some have more than one! and I am glad you figured yours out and got it done 😃🔧🔧

Nice video. Great cartoon effects!

@EasyFixShaun

5 жыл бұрын

*_Thanks man! They are kinda dorky aren't they?_*

@FearlessMods

5 жыл бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun not at all, but then again, I'm Dad Jokes age! XD

Love your videos man. They are concise and informative every time. I’m going to be doing wheel hubs all around on my 2012 forester. Question on the front since I’m replacing cv axles, front pads and rotors and probably brake dust shields at the same time. Any recommendations on order of operations for that and why? Just curious how you would tackle it

@EasyFixShaun

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!! If doing all of those parts in front, start with the inner most part and work your way outwards. That will be the most efficient way to do it typically.

Great job I’m gonna tackle this , this weekend

@EasyFixShaun

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck! If it is a front bearing they are usually pretty straight forward. Compared the rears they so much easier than rears. I hope it goes well for you. If you have to do a rear bearing replacement....check out my hub shocker 2.0 video 😃🔧 kzread.info/dash/bejne/l3-lu9aGlM-2idI.html

@Trifiveguy

2 жыл бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun oh man we did that rear already PITA we got it out broken the sensor too

@EasyFixShaun

2 жыл бұрын

Your not alone. Those rear bearings are excruciating 🔧

I've used 3m silicon grease (stuff I use on brake jobs) to lightly coat some areas such as the splines on the CV axle, it has been relatively successful at discouraging corrosion (I don't live in the rustbelt mind you).

@EasyFixShaun

Жыл бұрын

Very nice. Any grease type will always be better than no grease when it comes to corrosion 😃🔧

Great video. Thank You

@EasyFixShaun

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! Did you have any problems getting your abs sensor out?

Good video. 👍thank you

@EasyFixShaun

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Im glad you liked it 😀🔧

Mac antivibe hammer are my favorite. Best on the market.

@EasyFixShaun

5 жыл бұрын

I agree. They look good, feel good and work good don’t they?

Solid!

@EasyFixShaun

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

so glad i don't live in the rust belt! nice vid

@EasyFixShaun

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Ya our rust here is on a whole new level unfortunately 😃🔧

Excellent video. Thank you. Ill be doing the front driver side in my 2018 crosstrek with only 50k miles 😒

@EasyFixShaun

Жыл бұрын

That seems a little early for a bearing on a subaru. Sorry to hear that. Use a timken if you can. Should get better results 😀🔧

@oscarf7292

Жыл бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun it ended up been the transmission, a new transmission was put on, free of charge.

@tubbs2132

Жыл бұрын

@@oscarf7292 CVT? That's pretty ridiculous to need a new tranny after 50k miles...

Thank you

@EasyFixShaun

4 жыл бұрын

No problem! 😃

Wish the 2000s era Subarus had this system!

@EasyFixShaun

7 ай бұрын

me too sometimes 😃

Thanks 🙏

@EasyFixShaun

2 жыл бұрын

No problem!

The ABS sensor is very easy to remove. You should take it out to remove any chance damaging it while smacking the hub with the big hammer. Other than that great video.

@EasyFixShaun

2 ай бұрын

Thanks you very much. Thank you for the tip! Often when removed the break anyways in the rust belt so i just go for it. Removing is always the better way 😀

Super!

@EasyFixShaun

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers! 😀

A michigan channel! Where are you out of? These are fun to watch as someone from emmet county area. My forester nearing 200k is a PAIN to work on! Good tricks to know.

@EasyFixShaun

4 жыл бұрын

Cool Chase! Glad I could help! I used to live in emmet county many moons ago. I am still pretty close to you but a little south 😀

I like that you didn't fool with the strut mount. How did you reach those bolts from the back of the hub? Did you use a wobble socket (universal joint) with a long socket wrench extension?

@EasyFixShaun

4 жыл бұрын

I think I just used a wobble extension and a socket 😃

Another great video. Does the 2000 outback have that same bearing cassette? I watched another video and the dude had to use a hydraulic press to put in the bearings.

@EasyFixShaun

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you man! The 2000 Has a press in style bearing vs the newer style Subaru went to which is a Bolt in style. The press in style is a little different and can be done different ways. Hydraulic Press is one of the ways. I have a video coming out soon on how to do it easily on the vehicle. If you need it now, the tool I use is an ATD 8635 "Press in bearing kit" to get you started. Sorry about the delay in that video. I will be up within 2 weeks.

Any recommendations for changeout interval? I'm thinking 75,000 miles seems reasonable.

Hej man great video, will I need to touch the camber bolts if I'm doing this while only one side is jacked up? Will I be able to push the axel back enough?

@EasyFixShaun

Жыл бұрын

Bearing will slide out from the knuckle and the cv-axle shaft once it is dislodged from its rust bond in the knuckle with a few hammer strikes on the bearing, like the video. If you are doing a front bearing, they usually dis-lodge with no big problems with a few hammer strikes. If you are doing a rear wheel bearing you will need a hub shocker. Rear bearings are brutal. I have three removal videos on Subaru rear bearings it if you need it. Two are hub shocker videos. On the front you won't need to touch any alignment bolts on the strut 😃🔧

FYI anti-sieze IS grease but also contains additives of non ferrous metal dust to keep steel from galling.

@EasyFixShaun

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Antisieze works good in a lot of locations. On axle splines i typically prefer good ole grease. On wheel bearing hub mounts to knuckle- antisieze seems to work better for me 😀🔧

First time I've seen one of your videos and have to stop and compliment you. You do a great job and need to keep doing this. Not doing wheel bearing hopefully for a while- actually how many miles before I should expect to get before needing to replace them on a 2012 Subaru Tribeca Limited/Touring? Lastly-is there any trick to removing this interior trim part # 66077XA00A on my Tribeca?

@EasyFixShaun

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I am glad you like the videos. I hope to stick around for a long time! I appreciate the encouragement. Making videos is 1000x harder than I thought it would be. I can't see where that part goes. Is it the pull handle on the door? Do you have the new part yet? Can you see what fastens it? Maybe it is glue or a trim clip??

@billclark8241

4 жыл бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun I gave you the part number so you would know what part it is it's an interior part just a piece of trim on the passenger side above the glove box

@EasyFixShaun

4 жыл бұрын

Yes I looked that part up and I can not get a very good description or picture of what it is.

I have done the left side, but I've got every light on the dashboard. I read that with aftermarket hub you have to both sides. Surprisingly the left side axle nut is giving me a difficult time . Half inch impact gun was useless and my breaker bar broke at the head. What is my next best option 3/4 inch or 1 in breaker bar or impact gun. Thank you for providing this video

@EasyFixShaun

3 ай бұрын

Hang in there! Anytime I break a 1/2" bar or ratchet I prefer to "cut to the chase" immediately by going to 3/4" equipment 😃🚗

dang 2003 is different, I was pretty excited to see the whole assembly as a unit...but 05 is somehow different than 03. Anyway, on to more pressing matters..... yea, yea, pun intended !

@EasyFixShaun

27 күн бұрын

On-car press in wheel bearing video that doesn't change alignment angles- very pressing matter 😂😃 kzread.info/dash/bejne/gmmW2c6Ee9Pbo84.html

After watched your video, I thought I can deal with it. But the first problem I met is the bolt to fasten the brake bracket was broken when I try to loose it. I have to send my outback to garage to take out the broke bolt.

@EasyFixShaun

4 жыл бұрын

That happens on occasion. I would get a replacement bolt, clean up the hole, coat it with anti-seize and replace the bracket or the bracket and caliper. That is how I typically deal with it. Sorry it didn't work for you.

Clean the knuckle and any other rusted part with a cheap sand blaster and paint those surfaces before reassembly

@EasyFixShaun

Ай бұрын

Not a bad tip 😃

Is the front bearing the same as the rear? I have a 2008 forester L.L Bean. I couldn't find a full hub assembly anywhere except for the rear. The assemblies you link in the description say they don't fit my vehicle...not sure what to think.

@EasyFixShaun

Жыл бұрын

Front and rear subbie bearings will be slightly different and not compatible. I provided links to get you into amazon, get you started and give you ideas. You will want to search for your year make and model and bearing location. You should find something available with figment verification in amazon. I think 2008 Forester is a press in style bearing. I will check into that in the morning for you 😀🔧

Thanks a lot! I will be doing it on my backyard with only one wheel lifted. I don't have that power tool, so can I just take the rim dust cap and unscrew the axle nut just a little, with my wheel still on the ground? Also I do not own torque wrench, but well, I have to trust my elbow...

@EasyFixShaun

3 ай бұрын

If there is room to get at the axle nut to loose it and tighten it that way through the wheel, excellent method 😃

@wiciuwiciu2783

3 ай бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun I DID IT!! It worked! Thanks for warning about ABS sensor! It's really close!

@EasyFixShaun

Ай бұрын

Outstanding! Nice work😀😀

Just replace the wheel bearing on my 09 forester, left front, 206,567 miles

@EasyFixShaun

Жыл бұрын

Wow that is excellent mileage! We are on original front wheel bearings also in front with a 2009 forester at 254k miles. Not trying to one up you at all here. I am just blown away they are still good! The rears however have both been replaced a couple times minimum, and they suck to get out the first time 😃🔧

Like where your head is at, wanting to lube those bolt threads, but gotta disagree on that practice, since it tends to lead to overtorquing them. Tiny, tiny amount of (copper) Anti-Seize will do the trick admirably. Either way, be sure you're using a high-heat grease anywhere near wheels.

@EasyFixShaun

3 жыл бұрын

grease works fine.

ill also be using the smash it with a hammer method

@EasyFixShaun

3 жыл бұрын

Hammers are always good for smashing things 😃🔧

0:36 The number "1.25" is a "thread pitch" (i.e. distance bolt travels per turn, in mm), not a measure of the bolt's "threads per inch".

@EasyFixShaun

4 жыл бұрын

10-4. Thank you.

@701Gangstatainment

4 жыл бұрын

thats what thread pitch means. lol

So what does it mean if the axle it completely stationary in the hub cause my axel doesn’t depress and I have removed the sensor. And I’ve been trying for two days to get the hub loose and it still hasn’t moved a millimeter

@EasyFixShaun

2 жыл бұрын

Your axle is most likely rusted and seized in the wheel bearing wheel hub flange. I usually use a punch bit on an air hammer and hammer the splined shaft towards the transmission about an inch and it comes loose. There should be a round spot on the end of the shaft for a punch bit. A regular hammer and punch bit will work also, but not as good or easily. You want to use a punch with way so you don't damage the threads. Once it is removed I used a small screw driver or pick to clean out the spline grooves and then lubricate the splines with grease. Sorry you are having trouble with that. Rust is the worst 😃🔧

Can you explain why you didn't disconnect from the strut assembly and remove the axle from the hub and "press" the bearing out? This video seems to show a very different approach from every other replacement video I've watched. I have an 07 Impreza 2.5i and need to replace a rear wheel bearing, would this approach work for that as well? (Probably not using the proper terminology for some things, sorry)

@EasyFixShaun

5 жыл бұрын

*_Hey! Great question. If you do it this way you will not need an alignment after the bearing replacement. This is this best, fastest and most efficient way because you can avoid that whole process. If the knuckle to strut bolts are disturbed in anyway you will need an alignment afterwards. You want that alignment perfect. Even if you mark the bolts and put them back exactly the same, the alignment will always be off. So I would do it this way. It's easy and the press in bearings are the exact same concept. The only difference is you are pressing the bearing in. You don't need a hydraulic press. You just need an "on the vehicle wheel bearing press kit". They are super available and super cheap. Game changer tool. $50-70 bucks on amazon or ebay. They work awesome. Buy the bearing from Subaru and it will last 125-175k miles approximately. Any other bearing- 2/3years max._*

@SteveBurns80

5 жыл бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun As you say, it's definitely easier and waaay faster to do it this way. I still prefer to press my bearings in, so I can grease the bearing properly with quality grease. I find the factory grease is usually why they fail prematurely. My aftermarket bearings packed with quality grease have already outlasted my factory bearings.. I'll probably never have to replace them again. And as long as you mark those strut control arm bolts you won't upset wheel alignment enough to notice, if you do then it's not a big deal to get an alignment done. And wow, those salted roads over there cause havoc on vehicles, my Forester is 15years old and the bolts and hubs were easy to remove. No salted roads over in Aus. Good video for those that don't have the time or a shop press to press in bearings.

@EasyFixShaun

5 жыл бұрын

Australia! Oh man you guys are so lucky you don’t have rust. Ours is bad because we salt the roads all winter. Rust loves salt. It kinda sucks! I would like to visit your country some day. It’s on my bucket list. :)

Can you tell me the bolt size for the 4 mounting bolts that hold the hub to the yoke? Thx

@EasyFixShaun

4 жыл бұрын

I don't know the exact size. I haven't ever measured on and I don't have any lying around. I think they are M12X1.25 or M14X1.25. If you need new ones try Subaru or Dorman replacements from amazon. 🙂

I will assume you do a lot of work on Subarus (forgive me if wrong) so here is my question. Recently had my passenger side carpet/floor get flooded from the AC unit. I took to Subaru and they said it was the evaporator core that was bad and it caused the problem. I have one of those extended warranties so I think they were trying to screw over the warranty company. I say that because I took it to place called Jons Auto Air and he said that didn't make sense. He actually added some of that black tar-like "caulking/sealant" around the opening where the AC tubing enters the firewall and I have not had a problem since. Any theories?

@EasyFixShaun

4 жыл бұрын

The drain tube from the a/c Evaporator in the dash may have been kinked/plugged with debris/or not sealed to the firewall. If there is a leak there and the a/c is used a lot of water will come in. That is the only place to get water from a/c and wouldn't indicate a bad evaporator. The water that collects in the heater box from normal operation just can't get out of the heater box properly. That what it sounds like to me. The aftermarket warranty companies are just as crooked as a crooked mechanic. They cut cost and don't pay the mechanic. Maybe its a case of the mechanic firing back. Who knows. I hope that helps!

I do not have nuts in back on my forester 2006 3:10

@EasyFixShaun

3 жыл бұрын

Your 2006 has a pressed in bearing style of bearing. The replacement is different. Here is a video for the rear wheel bearing replacement on your car. kzread.info/dash/bejne/dX2iqKx9qpSXeaw.html

Can you smack on the axle with a dead blow hammer if it's stuck? Cool video. Seems pretty straightforward as long as everything comes off okay

@EasyFixShaun

Жыл бұрын

Sure! Worth a shot. Corrosion is always the main problem for me. With that the job is pretty straightforward. Usually when cv-axles are stuck in a wheel bearing, my go-to tool Is a air hammer with a punch. Seems to be the best way to loosen and move it without damage. A dead blow hammer could work also if its not too bad. Take care to not mess up the threads on the cv axle. Maybe even thread the nut on a bit to save them 😀🔧

@jondemise131

Жыл бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun thanks. I appreciate the reply. My left front is starting to make some noise. 2004 forester with 171,000. Gonna give it a shot.

@EasyFixShaun

Жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/gmmW2c6Ee9Pbo84.html Here is the video that might be helpful. You have press in wheel bearings 😃🔧

@EasyFixShaun

Жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/oKBrxbdrp6uoiMo.html Here is a wheel bearing diagnosis video that could be very helpful also.

@ryukiddin

3 ай бұрын

Yes the rust belt is much more difficult. I had to use an air hammer on one side I have yet to remove the axle nut

How did you get to the 4 bolts for the bearing housing? And what did you use?

@EasyFixShaun

Жыл бұрын

I think I used a basic socket or a swivel socket, an extension, and an impact. They cam right out 😃🔧

@EasyFixShaun

Жыл бұрын

Sometimes you need to turn the knuckle a little side to side and remove the axle nut, which needs to happen anyways in later step. Once the axle nut is removed the axle can slide inwards towards the transmission a little to allow just enough room to access the bolts. The bolts are a little close to the axle and hard to get a socket on sometimes. But push the axle back 1/2"-1" and access to the mounting bolts can be accomplished no problem. They are tight access no doubt, but totally doable this way 😃🔧

@ryukiddin

3 ай бұрын

A 90°3/8 ratchet worked best for me

Are the front wheel bearings on a crosstrek similar to these?

@EasyFixShaun

5 жыл бұрын

Yes! They are the same. Good luck with your project. Let me know how it goes!

Video has me questioning now if my dust shield is just rubbing 😂

@EasyFixShaun

Жыл бұрын

For sure check that! Its possible. I have seen it a lot on many vehicles. Especially Subbies 😀🔧

@RowdyTheLegend

Жыл бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun Yeah I have a 96 SVX and this video was absolutely awesome, if my wheel bearing does need changed I'll be back again when I go through it haha

@EasyFixShaun

Жыл бұрын

@@RowdyTheLegend Excellent! I appreciate that a lot. Good luck on your project. Hoping for just a shield 🤞😃🔧

Did you buy OEM Hub & bearing? I have a 2007 forester and they told me the hub and bearing comes separate.

@EasyFixShaun

3 жыл бұрын

You have a press in style bearing on the 2007 forester. Replacement is a lot different than a bolt in style bearing. I have a video on it if you want to watch it.

@MarvinDR7

3 жыл бұрын

Easy Fix yes please show me that video

@EasyFixShaun

3 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/dX2iqKx9qpSXeaw.html

ouch, I just "snapped off" the ABS sensor, just like the author described.. by pushing the axle out of the knuckle, would have been an "easy fix" otherwise

@EasyFixShaun

3 жыл бұрын

Ouch. Remove the sensors if you can. If you can not remove them because of risk of breaking the faster (corrosion) it’s worth a try to remove the bearing without sensor removal. It’s happened to me also. Sorry it didn’t go perfect for you.

i took my wrx for wheel bearing replacements all four corners. the front 2 had to be re-done because it has some groaning noise at sharp turns. why is that? the hubs were low mileage imported from japan. they had damaged outer race housing, chipped off. probably better off buying a bearing and attachment next time.

@EasyFixShaun

4 жыл бұрын

Hi I am not sure. Where the parts used Subaru brand bearings?

@06wrxRAR

4 жыл бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun no. they were Timken brand

@EasyFixShaun

4 жыл бұрын

Ok. Usually Timken bearings are excellent choices. I am not sure what the cause of your noise or bearing failures would be. I would recommend buying bolt in bearings as a complete units. You could always make a video of your noise and I could watch it and try to help diagnose it with you.

So i broke the damn bolt can i drill it and use easy out??

@EasyFixShaun

5 жыл бұрын

The mount bolt for the hub broke? Man Im sorry that sucks. I don't think I have had that happen on a front Subaru bearing yet. You may have to get creative to get that bolt out. If the bolt broke off clean, and will fit out of the hole-pound out the hub. Then just find a bolt replacement. I think that would be the easiest method if it is an option. I wish you could share a picture on here. Its hard for sure to help with out seeing it.

So everything went well up until I took a couple hits on the hub with my small sledge. The hub came apart so how do I get the small flange off of the knuckle. Basically the bearing came apart and now there is nothing to really get a hit on. I didn't even hit it as hard as you do in the video. Nothing ever goes according to the plan for me!!!!!

@EasyFixShaun

4 жыл бұрын

I am sorry that happened. Not typical of a front replacement. Was the bearing really bad and loose to begin with? Usually they stay together when you hit them to remove. It's not too big of a deal. The next thing I would do is try to break loose what's remaining by using an air hammer to try to spin the bearing. If you can get it to spin in the knuckle it will pop right out. Here is a video where the exact same thing happened to me on a rear bearing. Please let me know if that helps. kzread.info/dash/bejne/p3iL2Zl9hcyagqg.html Sorry for your luck and sorry for the delay, I didn't realize you left a comment.

@DeanCole

4 жыл бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun Thanks for the reply. I just noticed your response. I have watched this video about 20 times and you did a great job explaining everything. The bearing was in bad shape it is a 2009 Forester so 10 years old. What I did to get it off was I rented for free a slide hammer. Then I got some hardened bolts and I put them in the bearing holes the other way. I was only able to hook the flange with two of the bolts because it really isn't supposed to be used this way. I slammed it about 20 times and it came right off. The guy at Autozone said it wouldn't work but it did.

My 2010 Outback came out of NY and everything is rusted in place. The brake dust shields were have rusted away. Nothing on that car is coming out anywhere close to that easy. I can't beat the front axle out with a 10 pound sledge hammer and the bearings sure as hell aren't coming out even with a 10lb slide hammer bolted to the studs

@EasyFixShaun

4 жыл бұрын

That sucks! Most of my car issues always involve corrosion complications too. Do you have an air hammer with a punch bit? I usually use that for axles that are corroded into a bearing. If that doesn't work I usually have to use heat which means I will get them apart but sometimes it will ruin more parts. Sorry you are having trouble.

@cobalt1959

4 жыл бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun I do have an air hammer but not the industrial professional mechanic type. I put the nut on the axle flush and layed into it with the sledgehammer. I'll keep soaking it down with penetrating oil and hopefully it will break free eventually

@EasyFixShaun

4 жыл бұрын

Soaking it may help just enough to get it to move. Especially if you can do it for a few days.

I have an 02 Forster is it somewhat similar to this?

@EasyFixShaun

3 жыл бұрын

Your earlier Forester has press in bearings front and rear. Here is the video you need 🙂kzread.info/dash/bejne/dX2iqKx9qpSXeaw.html

Is a $1000 OBD2 scanner required to set the control module to maintenance mode?

@EasyFixShaun

Ай бұрын

Depends on what you are doing. In this case there was no maintenance mode. Someday in the future probably all cars will need that mode to work on them 😏

@ExtremeRecluse

Ай бұрын

I have a couple bearing hubs growling on my 2020 I just bought.

@EasyFixShaun

Ай бұрын

@@ExtremeRecluse Oh wow what brand and model vehicle? Need a diagnostic wheel bearing video?

You didn’t show disconnecting and replacing the abs sensor?

@EasyFixShaun

3 жыл бұрын

It was likely rusted in (michigan car) and the small fastener for the sensor often breaks. I decided to leave it alone. As long as the sensor is working and not damaged it is reusable. It is always best to remove for repair if you don't think the fastener will break 😃🔧

My 2007 Impreza has press in to spindle style bearings and I hate it

@EasyFixShaun

2 жыл бұрын

Ya they aren't as simple. Press in bearings are cheaper and usually last longer though 😀🔧

I wish the 2004 was as easy🥲

@EasyFixShaun

10 ай бұрын

You have press in style. The good news is they typically last longer. I have a press-in bearing replacement video if you need it.

where did you buy the wheel bearing from ?

@EasyFixShaun

5 жыл бұрын

I usually use a timken or Subaru bearing. I didn’t have the option on this bearing because of order times so I used a SKF bearing.

@lucidityrage1825

5 жыл бұрын

Do you have a link please and does it come pre set up ready to bolt in ?

@EasyFixShaun

5 жыл бұрын

I am so sorry for the delay. I have been missing messages. My bad! I don't have a link for the part right now I am sorry. Any late model Subaru front hub bearing unit like in the video will come set up and ready to install. Everything should be very similar for any Subaru from roughly 2008 and newer. As far as where to get parts. I would recommend trying to get a Subaru bearing locally or on online at amazon/ebay for best results. You can put cheaper bearings on from local parts stores. But they usually fail more quickly than the Subaru or Timken brands.

What does "stake" and "staked" mean?

@EasyFixShaun

Жыл бұрын

Basically you use a blunt tool to indent the axle nut without cutting it. You want to deform it into the axle groove to stop it from loosening😀🔧

Didn’t hear you mention a single socket size

@EasyFixShaun

6 ай бұрын

19mm lug nuts, 32mm cv axle nut, 17mm brake caliper bolt, 14mm wheel bearing bolts, 10mm abs sensor bolt 😃

Why are people pressing out the bearing? Don’t they all come as one assembly?

@EasyFixShaun

Жыл бұрын

Good point, These are bolt in bearings. Not press in bearings. The rear Subaru bearings get severely stuck from a tiny amount of corrosion in the tiny clearance between the bearing and the knuckle. Front bearings don't seem to be as much of an issue. The rears are crazy hard to remove sometimes. I mean off the charts difficult! It will seem as if the rears are welded in, and that defeats the purpose of a "bolt in" bearing 😃🔧

Does this work for 02-03 WRX?

@EasyFixShaun

3 жыл бұрын

No you need a press in bearing. I have a video on how to replace a press in rear bearing on a forester. It’s the same concept by way easier on the front.

@dahall8337

3 жыл бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun - thanx for the qwik reply! Bummer! Looks I’ll be sending it to the shop.

@EasyFixShaun

3 жыл бұрын

You can do it. Get a press kit like in the video. A good bearing and a couple seals. You have to remove the cv axle. Once that is done, press out the old bearing and hub and press the new one in. You can do it all on the car without disturbing the alignment, depending on how you remove the cv axle. I will have a video out soon just for you. I’m actually working on an 2002 WRX front bearing replacement now.

@EasyFixShaun

3 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/dX2iqKx9qpSXeaw.html Press in wheel bearings on the car with simple new tool!

Excellent. Wow that's a nasty, salty, slushy, crusty mess under that car :)

@EasyFixShaun

Жыл бұрын

Isn't it crazy? You must be lucky to live in a rust free area 😃🔧

@h20s8804

Жыл бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun grew up in WI looking at cars like that. Now in Western Oregon--No salt, no snow, no rust :)

@EasyFixShaun

Жыл бұрын

Oh wow! Oregon is a dream come true for rust free cars. With no rust, is it possible to purchase the right vehicle and make it last forever? Do you see people driving 30+ year old daily drivers in great condition?

@h20s8804

Жыл бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun Oh absolutely. I moved here from WI in a 1985' Westfalia. There are still Beetles from the 70's rolling around. Plenty of 70's and 80's vehicles still in service. They effectively get 'rinsed' every winter from the constant rains :)

@EasyFixShaun

Жыл бұрын

Wow! Truly amazing and the way it should be. I am moving now 😂

So much easier with a post lift

@EasyFixShaun

6 ай бұрын

Yes for sure! Totally doable with some jacks and stands too 😃

Easy if you can get that bearing out of the knuckle otherwise a total nightmare.

@EasyFixShaun

4 жыл бұрын

Yup. Some of these have been stuck so badly that all I use now is the “Hub Shocker”. It makes it easy in comparison to what I had to do in the video. If you haven’t gotten one for these Subaru rear wheel bearings you should grab one before you even attempt the bearing replacement. I’ve learned the hard way on this. Save yourself! Links below, 2 day delivery from amazon.

@kartboarder22g17

4 жыл бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun Thanks will do, my first went out but I am still under the certified service so I was lucky. Will do if I have to do it myself though down the road. Thanks!

Subaru bearings need to be greased first , they do not come prepacked.

@EasyFixShaun

Жыл бұрын

Do you mean Subaru press in bearings or bolt in bearings?

Just a warning, I had to use a 4' sledgehammer to remover

@EasyFixShaun

2 жыл бұрын

Here is what I use on all Subaru's now. Especially the rear bearings. They are some of the most stuck bearings I have ever experienced. The tool pops em out with ease now for me. Make sure and use the mounting methods in the video and cv-axle trick to keep the bearing from separating while removing😃🔧 kzread.info/dash/bejne/l3-lu9aGlM-2idI.html

@christopher6161

2 жыл бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun I literally bought a medium barrel air hammer at harbor freight for the job and it STILL didn't loosen it

@EasyFixShaun

2 жыл бұрын

Ya they can be an absolute pain. You must be in a northern state like me?

@christopher6161

2 жыл бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun I'm in St louis, the car really wasn't even Rusty all except for the exhaust, I thought this was going to be easy peasy because it has bolts

@EasyFixShaun

2 жыл бұрын

@@christopher6161 oh man that sucks. Sounds like you are in a rust free area which normally helps a lot. It should have been easy. Some are a total pita though.

Bahhahahah I broke my sensor

@EasyFixShaun

Жыл бұрын

Bummer! I am sorry. I have been there too. They aren't usually too hard to replace. Hopefully you can find a new one and get it replaced easily 😃🔧

hi, so how much does it cost apprx. todo this work with bearing price in auto services?

@EasyFixShaun

11 ай бұрын

Depends on vehicle make/model and part quality and geographical area and shop choice. A wild guess would be $300-$600 nationwide 😃

@4x4RCTroll

11 ай бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun so in my case (subaru, legacy 2008) cheapest "work" found: 40eur to change, and FAG bearing 105eur (not cheapest - close to best one at least at that shop) =~ 160eur final price. In subaru oriented service - 200eur price (not sure what bearing they use)

@EasyFixShaun

11 ай бұрын

Seems more than fair. Hopefully quality and speed are also good 😀