For more on any of these complaints – not to mention more than you ever knew you wanted to know about wheel bearings, read the full article

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In theory, wheel bearings could last as long as your Subaru. Unlike oil changes or tire rotations, there’s no standard maintenance schedule for replacing them. However, wheel bearings can be damaged if you hit a pothole, smack into a curb or bounce over a speed bump too fast.

The Drawn Cup Needle Roller Bearing, known as B1812-KOYO JTEKT, has an inner diameter of 28.58 mm, an outer diameter of 34.93 mm and a thickness of 19.05 mm.

More than just noisy or bothersome, bad wheel bearings could also lead to real performance issues like inconsistent braking, spongy steering and handling, uneven tire wear and, in extreme cases, the wheels could fall off. No matter how much (or how little) you know about cars, you don’t want the wheels falling off, right?

For a national average across all vehicles, the average cost to replace the wheel bearings (for 1 wheel) is about $350 (including parts and labor). But KBB.com goes deeper than that. Based on analyzing 100s of actual repair orders, we put together the Kelley Blue Book Fair Repair Range to show you what you should expect to pay for this repair for your Subaru. Simply tell us the year, model and style of your Subaru and we’ll show you a fair price for the repair.

The Drawn Cup Needle Roller Bearing, known as B1812-KOYO JTEKT, has an inner diameter of 28.58 mm, an outer diameter of 34.93 mm and a thickness of 19.05 mm.

If you hear noises at the wheels, one explanation might be a need for a wheel bearing replacement at one or more wheels. The noises might be described as rattling, clicking, humming, growling, or squealing. It can be a real symphony of sound if you’re not careful.

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The short answer is: Not for too long. Having bad wheel bearings can range from inconvenient and unpleasant to downright dangerous.

If water, grit, salt or sand get to the bearings, the grease in the hub assembly gets contaminated. This will wear down the bearings, and they will eventually give out.

If you have bad wheel bearings, you might experience the vehicle pulling to one side, sloppy or loose steering, grinding and rattling noises, and uneven tire wear.

The Drawn Cup Needle Roller Bearing, known as B1812-KOYO JTEKT, has an inner diameter of 28.58 mm, an outer diameter of 34.93 mm and a thickness of 19.05 mm.