Hi , so I jacked up the car. And if I can wiggle the rear tire in and out as shown in the video below.

Broken Wheel Bearing

Does that mean that definitely the wheel bearing is broken? Could it possibly be any other part? I am trying to order the part for the install, and want to make sure I dont miss any other parts necessary for the repair.

Can someone please link me to the part number for the wheel bearing for 2005 WRX. Thanks!

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[obvious advice] make sure to check the lugs before you start on anything else [/obvious advice]

 

I ordered mine from subaru genuine parts in WA. They have a decent oem catalog lookup. Don't remember the part numbers off hand, but you won't have any problem finding them on their website.

 

im at their website now.

It all states wheel bearing. Do you which it is supposed to be?

 

Don't forget you'll need a press to put the wheel bearing in. It's less of a headache if you take it in the shop if you don't have a good press.
But if you're taking it to a shop, let them worry about ordering the part

 

i wanted to order the parts myself to save on some cost. Since the shop does not warranty the parts, I think I should order the parts myself and have them install it.

Yes, I will order the parts and bring it into the shop.

So can anyone tell me what parts do I need exactly? :\

 

Maybe try asking a local dealer that knows a lot about these cars and can make certain you get the right bits while supporting the local community.

What shop isn't offering a warranty on the parts? That's a bit odd if you ask me.

 

yes that is odd. Most shops give you a warranty on the part and the labor. The shop also might get that part for about the same cost as you'd find at the store. Sometimes less.

I had my rear wheel bearing done for my legacy wagon a few years back. The damage wasn't too bad. I think it was under $230 or so.

 

Should be the third one, you can call them on the phone to get the exact part number and then order online. The parts are cheaper through their website. You can also email them and they are pretty good about getting back to you fairly quickly.

 

Just hit up LIC, mine was fairly quick and painless.

 

What he said, you can never go wrong with LIC.

 

LIC is located in Novato. I am in Fremont area.

I don't think my car can be driven that far? I am really afraid that my tires will fall off??

 

anyone here have a story on broken wheel bearing?

How long can it be driven without the wheel falling off ?

 

Order a hub also while at it.

 

I don't think it can actually come off unless you had some catastrophic failure. The axle nut holds everything in place so it shouldn't be able to come apart. It may make some noise though. I had a bad front driver wheel bearing and I let it go a bit longer than I should have. When I took it off it came apart in pieces.


I agree with sigma pi. Get a new hub as well. Less work too, as you dont need to pull the old bearing off the old hub.