Timken Wheel Bearing

lhopp77 · #1 04-06-2005, 01:44 PM

Has anyone ever installed the Timken wheel bearings? If so, how do they compare with OEM or Federal Mogul? They are cheaper at least, but are they as good or better?

Lee

Beav · #2 04-06-2005, 03:20 PM

I've installed them and so far haven't heard any complaints. Get the seals from Subaru though, the aftermarket catalogs are wrong and they won't fit.

lhopp77 · #3 04-06-2005, 05:11 PM

Thanks for the response. If you had a choice which would you prefer--OEM, Timken or Federal-Mogul? I am just full of questions.

Beav · #4 04-06-2005, 05:57 PM

$$ works for me - they are all respected manufacturers.

#5 04-06-2005, 07:03 PM

I need to change my rear bearings is there anything special that i need other than the bearings? I am totally clueless when it comes to cars, but i've got a mechanic who told me to get everything.

Beav · #6 04-06-2005, 09:39 PM

Uhh... if he's a mechanic shouldn't he be telling you what you need?

WGJ · #7 04-09-2005, 08:02 PM

I asked some time ago if anyone knew where race bearings might be found and got no response.
Where can I look at the Timken bearings?
During my inquiries someone posted the opinion OEM's were the best.
Can't say from personal experience as I haven't been able to get my bearings properly installed yet. A supposedly professional, state licensed repair facility has managed to screw it up twice. Both new sets were making noise in only a few thousand miles. The first time Moe forgot to repack in high temp grease. Second time, the dreaded impact wrench install...both times Larry, Moe and Curly failed to FOLLOW THE FRIGGIN' FACTORY INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS! (When all else fails...). Regardless of which bearings you go with, be sure you're familiar with the procedure, so if you have it done you can make sure the factory procedure is followed. It's pretty critical. DON'T ASSUME YOUR MECHANIC KNOWS...get the Subaru install instructions and give a copy to your wrench. His feelings won't be hurt and they'll be far less pain to yer wallet.
WGJ

lhopp77 · #8 04-10-2005, 10:28 AM

Autozone lists the Timken bearing part number 516003 for the rear at $51.99. I checked a store in Albuquerque NM and they showed it in stock. Apparently all big stores might have it on hand. As noted by someone else above the Seals listed do not fit correctly.

Lee

Myetball · #9 04-10-2005, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by lhopp77

Autozone lists the Timken bearing part number 516003 for the rear at $51.99. I checked a store in Albuquerque NM and they showed it in stock. Apparently all big stores might have it on hand. As noted by someone else above the Seals listed do not fit correctly.

Lee

Check out subaruparts.com, rear bearings are only $59.45 each.