replace wheel hub bearing on Subaru Outback

ANSWER : Hello – perhaps the question should be "Do I have to replace the wheel hub/bearings if one or more studs are broken off?". And, the answer is "No, simply replaced the broken studs." That is – unless the hub or wheel bearings were damaged by whatever incident broke the studs. If it is necessary to replace the hub, you are better off buying a hub/bearing assembly – even if you have a choice (for most new cars, you don’t). Replacing a bearing within a hub requires heavy duty press tools to press the old bearing out and the new bearing in. you need experience, comfort level and specialized tools for this. I would recommend having a wheel hub/bearing assembly replacement done by a mobile, professional mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, who will come to your location, diagnose this problem, give you an accurate assessment of damage and cost estimate for repairs.

ANSWER : A wheel bearing noise can be different between vehicles as some designs may vary a little. The most common is a roaring noise that may change when going around turns. It may be louder going in one direction or the other or just make a loud noise all of the time. The wheel hub presses into the wheel bearing. The hub is where the studs are for the wheel to be bolted onto the steering knuckle and the bearing provides the support for the wheel and weight of the vehicle. Consider hiring an experienced technician like one from YourMechanic who can come out and take a closer look at your wheel bearing noise to offer a more personal diagnosis.

ANSWER : Hello. Unless the bearings are actually failing and making noise then they do not need to be replaced. I usually get the vehicle in the air and spin the bearings to listen for any noise or fell for any roughness. If there is none then it does not need them. If it does then they should be replaced soon. If you want to have them looked at, consider YourMechanic, as a certified mechanic can come to you to [see if you need bearings] https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/wheel-bearings-replacement

ANSWER : Hello there, thank you for asking about your 2010 Hyundai Veracruz. You should have loosened the rear parking brake shoes using the access hole on the rotor. The parking brake shoes can hold the rotor/drum on and will not separate. If you need help from a certified mechanic, have a technician from YourMechanic replace your rear wheel bearings at your home or office.

ANSWER : Hi There,
This means generally the wheel bearing/hub assembly which typically comes all pressed together in one assembly. You should not need to replace all four of them unless the others are also making noise or showing signs of wear or failure.

ANSWER : You’re wise to go back to factory fasteners. While there are a few good quality aftermarket products out there for your car, most of the options are a kind of one-size-fits-all that involve spacers and adapters that change the design offset and lead to all kinds of suspension and wheel bearing problems. you should not need to replace the hubs as long as the threads are not damaged. It should be possible to extract the studs through conventional means. If a hub IS damaged, then there is no choice but to replace it. This will involve replacing the wheel bearing as well so it can get expensive. If this project is more than you want to take on, you can contact Your Mechanic to have a technician come to your home or office and change out your wheels for you

ANSWER : This is a repair that is going to take require some specialty tools and techniques to complete correctly. It would be highly advisable to have a certified mechanic perform this or possibly assist you with the repairs, especially if the bearing has been bad for this long. The compromised bearing may have caused damage to the hub and need to be replaced anyway. Plus, depending on how much play there is in the assembly, it may have damaged the ABS sensor. Without taking a look at the vehicle, it would be impossible to say exactly what it is going to take to fix the issue. If you need help identifying and repairing the issue including the possible replacement of the wheel bearings, an expert from YourMechanic can come to your home, or place of business, to assist you.

ANSWER : Hello, yes it does sound like you have a bearing issue. That red ring is a seal located in the knuckle area where the bearing mounts, it is for keeping moisture and debris away from bearing. The important things to do when replacing this type of bearing is having the area clean and the proper torque on the fasteners. Most important is the torque of the large nut that connects to the half shaft. That torque gives that bearing the correct operating preload. If not torqued correctly the bearing will prematurely fail. If you’d like, a certified Your Mechanic technician can come to your location to look at this issue. Please look at this web site for more information and service options for your hub bearing service.