wheel bearings again

Chris_ · #1 03-17-2011, 10:20 AM

Does some impreza or other model have same rear wheel bearings as svx?

lhopp77 · #2 03-17-2011, 01:02 PM

I am not sure any other Subarus use the same bearings even though some parts sources in the US indicate it uses the same as some late model STIs. Some more qualified mechanics on here can problem answer this better.

However, nearly all bearing makers (at least in US) make a bearing that will fit and is of the same quality as the OEM. These include bearings made by National, NTN, Timken and Beck Arnley. Some of these are sold on Ebay if you have access to Ebay.

It is possible that the rear bearing is the same as the 06 Saab 9-2.

I personally buy the Timken bearings and have good results with them.

Lee

Chris_ · #3 03-17-2011, 03:24 PM

I found those at ebay and I notice that similarity with late model impreza according the list. Tomorrow I call local subaru part dealer and ask him for that. I really hope it is the same so I maybe get that bearing from here Finland.

And the similarity with saab 9-2, I think those were saab models which was like imprezas (so told the wikipedia

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nexus_7 · #4 03-18-2011, 11:21 AM

Also, do the after market ones require you repack them?

Chris_ · #5 03-19-2011, 05:14 AM

Luckily those were the same bearings as some never sti imprezas and I got those. I havent fit them yet but the part number was same and those are original subaru parts.