2014-2018 Subaru Forester Rear Wheel (Hub) Bearing Replacement

Today we have a 2016 Subaru Forester with a noisy right rear wheel bearing. We walk you through the process of replacing the hub bearing assembly. This process should be the same on 2014 Subaru Forester, 2015 Subaru Forester, 2017 Subaru Forester, and 2018 Subaru Forester.
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[@Nilezy]

just like to mention that there is a Subaru recall for the backing plates which you should also do when replacing the rear wheel hubs as Subaru determined that the issue was caused by the backing plate mounting pad the hub bolts through and the hub bearing assembly sits on. Thanks for the video though!

[@leonardodavinci303]

Very good DIY video. I have a 2014 Forester that needs both sides done. Im not in the rust belt but the car is 10 years old. I could see the wheel speed sensor removal being an issue.

[@billday8113]

overall great video with good tips, love the post edits! Warning for anyone in the rust belt, the assembly is likely rusted to the knuckle. Can be impossible to remove without breaking the bearing, leaving the back half in the knuckle. If you live in the rust belt, be ready to deal with that kind of fall out either with tools or some other backup plan. I tried hitting the screws from behind like he showed, with the vehicle on jacks, couldn't quite get 'solid' swings in, hub didn't budge. I'm taking it to a shop. Again, well laid out video! I subscribed!

[@automotiveinsight]

Thanks you. We’re so glad we don’t have rust issues where we live!

[@MosportRacingSchool]

Thanks for the heads-up. I'm in the rust belt, so I'll have to decide whether to try this or not.

[@caspersoutdoors]

Love you're format just tickles the tism

[@abokz]

Very informative video. Love how you fast forwarded all those unneccessary wait time for the screw installations. Plus you were able to insert Ms Rachel haha

[@Cannabis_University]

You saved me a lot of money at the dealership. Thank you!

[@bobbypatton4903]

Fantastic quality of video. All packed into 6 minutes WITH humor!

[@richardwelch9796]

Came for total time for repair, didn't disappoint. Thank you.

[@MosportRacingSchool]

Thanks for telling us what size sockets were needed. :)

[@joyceanderson7613]

Great video

[@justrightjay9762]

Thanks for muting the power tool sections, greatly appreciate, those impacts are loud.

[@Cavaughan57]

Is that the new design of the backing plate? One video said that if you don't update the backing plate it will do the same thing again?

[@nathanwhiting6120]

I just watched this and this is very helpful thank you for that. And I have a question for you ? Should I purchase Genuine OEM parts for my Subaru or does it really matter? And plus me and a family member will be doing this for the first time as well.

[@automotiveinsight]

Thank you. It’s really your call. I try to use either oem or an oem manufacturer like koyo, ac delco, Delphi, etc.