hungry...for wheel bearings

[GC4-RS]

Apparantly my car is. Had the L/f relplaced 2 inspections ago (at the dealer), r/f on the last inpspection from my current mechanic, and then i get the call from him (he's doing my inspection today) and he says the L/f is loose again :palm:

[Bu11dogg2]

maybe you need a new mechanic :lol:

[GC4-RS]

thanks for the inspiration :lol:

he didnt inspect or install the first one IIRC, updated the OP so it makes more sense

[Bu11dogg2]

same place?

[GC4-RS]

different place, same bearing

[Bu11dogg2]

odd... if it was a year old subaru would cover it... I'd still go back to the dealer and ask WTF?

[GC4-RS]

its been over a year now, that was 2 inspections ago

what i cant remember is wether or not it was aftermarket bearing/seals

[Bu11dogg2]

better find out! it may have a parts warranty!

[gling]

1. What offset wheels do you run?
2. What are the current symptoms (not second-guessing you that the bearings are shot, just trying to help figure out how it failed)?
3. Have you had any accidents requiring the bearing to be changed before (damaged knuckle/hub)?
4. Have you checked the torque of your axle nut?

[GC4-RS]

1. What offset wheels do you run?
2. What are the current symptoms (not second-guessing you that the bearings are shot, just trying to help figure out how it failed)?
3. Have you had any accidents requiring the bearing to be changed before (damaged knuckle/hub)?
4. Have you checked the torque of your axle nut?

stock 02 wrx wheels
the mechanic said it wa loose when he checked it on the lift
no accidents, evar
have not checked axle nut torque, what should it be?

[Alpine.Star]

have not checked axle nut torque, what should it be?

140 ft/lbs then hammer the metal into the divet in the axle.

[FREAK]

stop trying to drift man :lol:

[GC4-RS]

stop trying to drift man :lol:

:lol: need mo' powah!!!

[GC4-RS]

140 ft/lbs then hammer the metal into the divet in the axle.

thanks :) and by "the metal" you mean the pin right?

[FREAK]

:lol: need mo' powah!!!


dont we all :lol:

[gling]

thanks :) and by "the metal" you mean the pin right?

There is not pin in our vehicles. You will see a notch in the axle where the axle nut goes on. Tighten the axle nut to 137 ft lbs (:p to Alpine.$tar^) and then take a punch or a flat-head screwdriver and indent the tip of the axle nut where the notch in the axle is.

[GC4-RS]

k

[Alpine.Star]

Most torque wrenches have an accuracy of +/- 2-4%. You may even want to break the nut loose before re-torquing it because rust could just be holding it in place. The exact spec is 137 +/-14 ft lbs if you want to get techincal :p

[gling]

Most torque wrenches have an accuracy of +/- 2-4%. You may even want to break the nut loose before re-torquing it because rust could just be holding it in place. The exact spec is 137 +/-14 ft lbs if you want to get techincal :p

:lol: Was just messing with you dude :)

But yes, do break the nut loose before torquing it back if you want to play safe.

[morbidgorilla]

what is this "torque wrench" you speak of? I just torque nuts and bolts till they break, replace nut/bolt, and don't torque as hard next time

[Alpine.Star]

:lol: Was just messing with you dude :)
I know :lol:

[gling]

what is this "torque wrench" you speak of? I just torque nuts and bolts till they break, replace nut/bolt, and don't torque as hard next time

:lol: No do that with Brembo calipers, exhaust manifold studs, intake manifold bolts, or head studs to name a few. You'll get a very sickly feeling in your gut :D

[GC4-RS]

im not paying a hundred bucks to have this installed, parts are $36 and a buddy is gonna do it for beer/food :)

[Alpine.Star]

$36 for just the wheel bearing? If so I would suggest replacing the front and rear seals and the axle nut.

[GC4-RS]

$36 for just the wheel bearing? If so I would suggest replacing the front and rear seals and the axle nut.

bearing and both seals for $36, and i have a couple extra axle nuts at home IIRC

[Alpine.Star]

damn where you buy your parts from I need that source :P I think I spent $178 when I ordered my wheel bearings from Subarugenuineparts.com I got wheel bearings,seals,retaining ring for both rears.

[GC4-RS]

i work at Sanel's, ChicagoRawhide bearing, SK seals

[Alpine.Star]

Ahh I see.

[FREAK]

what is this "torque wrench" you speak of? I just torque nuts and bolts till they break, replace nut/bolt, and don't torque as hard next time


:rofl: do this often?

[morbidgorilla]

far too much.....:unamused:

ChicagoRawhide bearings........sounds like a condom I want nothing to do with

[GC4-RS]

far too much.....:unamused:

ChicagoRawhide bearings........sounds like a condom I want nothing to do with

:up: well its what i can afford man

[morbidgorilla]

I love the odd names discount parts have sometimes