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The short version
- A 2005 Subaru Outback wheel bearing job means one front hub, 513220, and one rear hub, 512293. Both numbers cover the whole 2005-2009 run.
- Both hubs are shared with the Legacy 4WD of the same years. That widens where a shop can source them.
- No year split exists inside this generation. Every model year from 2005 through 2009 uses the same pair.
- The front number, 513220, carries into the next Outback generation too. The rear number is what actually dates the car.
Subaru kept this Outback generation simple: one front hub and one rear hub, fixed for all five years. A 2005 Subaru Outback wheel bearing order looks the same whether the odometer reads 2005 or 2009. Both numbers are shared with the Legacy of the same years.
The 2005-2009 Outback’s core numbers
513220 is the front hub for every 2005-2009 Outback.
512293 is the rear hub for the same span. Both are shared rows with the Legacy 4WD.
2005-2009 Subaru Outback wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2005-2009 | Front hub, shared with Legacy 4WD | 513220 check price |
| 2005-2009 | Rear hub, shared with Legacy 4WD | 512293 check price |
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This page covers the 2005-2009 Subaru Outback: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009. Other years live on the main Subaru Outback wheel bearing page.
There’s no year split to worry about here, which makes this one of the simpler Outback generations to shop for. The catch, if there is one, is sourcing: both numbers are shared with the Legacy 4WD.
The front number, 513220, doesn’t stop with this generation either. It carries into the next Outback body, so the rear number is the one that actually pins down the year.
Year by year
2005 through 2009 run on the identical pair, front and rear. Subaru made no documented change across these five years. A 2005 Subaru Outback wheel bearing order matches a 2009 order part for part.
Where this generation fits in the Outback’s history
This body carried the same front hub, 513220, into the next generation, covered on the 2010-2014 Outback wheel bearing page. The rear number changed there instead. Both numbers here are also shared with the Legacy 4WD of the same years.
Diagnosing a 2005-2009 Outback wheel bearing
- Jack up the wheel and check for play. Grip the tire at 12 and 6 o’clock with it off the ground. See how to check a wheel bearing for the full routine.
- Listen for a hum that changes in turns. A worn bearing often gets louder or quieter as the wheel loads up. Noise that shifts in turns explains why.
- Rule out the tires first. Cupped or uneven tires can sound a lot like a bad bearing. See tire noise or wheel bearing for the comparison.
- Check both ends before ordering. Front and rear use different numbers, so confirm which hub is actually noisy.
- Confirm before ordering both hubs. If both ends are original and aging together, match each number here to the old part rather than guessing.
Common questions
What wheel bearing does a 2005 Subaru Outback use?
A 2005 Subaru Outback wheel bearing job means front hub 513220 and rear hub 512293. Both cover the whole 2005-2009 generation.
What wheel bearing does a 2009 Subaru Outback use?
The same pair as any other year here: 513220 front, 512293 rear. Nothing changes across the generation.
Are Outback and Legacy wheel bearings the same?
For this generation, yes. Both 513220 and 512293 are shared rows with the Legacy 4WD.
Does the front Outback wheel bearing number change on the next generation?
No. 513220 carries into the 2010-2014 Outback too. The rear number is what changes there.
How do I tell a 2005-2009 Outback apart from the next generation by wheel bearing?
The rear number is the tell. 512293 belongs to this generation only, while the front number, 513220, spans both.