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The short version
- The 2007 Subaru Impreza wheel bearing story splits three ways up front by trim. 1999 to 2006 cars share one front number instead, 517008.
- The rear bearing is 513248 for most trims from 1999 through 2007, with an optional ball 511023.
- The WRX STI runs its own numbers. It uses 513302 up front and 516003 in back for 2004 to 2006.
- The base 2007 2.5i front is not documented. Match the old part or run the VIN.
The 1999-2007 Subaru Impreza covers three distinct front bearing stories depending on the model year and trim. Early cars keep one press in bearing for years. Late cars split hard by trim line.
Front and rear numbers for this generation
Every 1999 to 2006 Impreza outside the STI presses in the same front bearing, 517008. It seals by inner 1993 and outer 225650.
The rear carries 513248 across almost the whole run, with an optional ball bearing 511023 for the same position.
Subaru Impreza wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Front, base 2.5i | not documented |
| 2007 | Front, WRX Limited and WRX TR | 513358 check price |
| 2007 | Front, 2.5i SE | 513302 check price |
| 2004 to 2007 | Front, WRX STI | 513302 check price |
| 1999 to 2006 | Front, except STI, press in, inner seal 1993, outer seal 225650 | 517008 check price |
| 2004 to 2006 | Rear, WRX STI | 516003 check price |
| 2004 to 2007 | Rear, except STI, optional ball 511023 | 513248 check price |
| 1999 to 2003 | Rear, optional ball 511023, seals 710226, 225005, 710259 | 513248 check price |
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This page covers the 1999-2007 Subaru Impreza: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007. Other years live on the main Subaru Impreza wheel bearing page.
2007 is the messy year on this Impreza. Three separate front listings apply by trim, and the base 2.5i has no documented row at all.
The WRX STI runs its own parts both ends. Its 2007 rear bearing is not covered, since the 516003 row stops at 2006. A 2007 STI rear means matching the old part.
Year by year
1999 through 2003 share one front bearing, 517008, and one rear bearing, 513248. An optional ball, 511023, is listed alongside the rear.
2004 through 2006 add the WRX STI split, 513302 front and 516003 rear. Every other trim keeps 517008 front and 513248 rear.
The 2007 Subaru Impreza wheel bearing lineup then breaks into three front listings by trim. The base 2.5i is left undocumented.
How the trims diverge
The STI has always been the outlier on this generation. It carries its own front bearing from 2004 on and its own rear bearing through 2006. Later Impreza generations keep splitting by trim, as the 2008-2011 Impreza and 2012-2016 Impreza pages show.
Anyone pricing a 2007 Subaru Impreza wheel bearing should confirm the trim badge first. The 2.5i SE, the WRX STI, and the WRX Limited or TR each use a different front number.
Diagnosing a Subaru Impreza wheel bearing
- Confirm the trim. A 2007 Subaru Impreza wheel bearing order depends on the trim badge. A base 2.5i, a 2.5i SE, a WRX, and an STI each differ.
- Listen for road speed hum. A worn front bearing hums louder as speed rises. See wheel bearing noise on turns for how it shifts in corners.
- Check for wheel play. Jack up the corner and rock the wheel at 12 and 6 o’clock. See how to check a wheel bearing for the full method.
- Remember the front is press in. The 517008 and 513302 bearings both press into the knuckle. Read press in wheel bearing service before pulling one.
- Match the rear by year. A 2007 STI rear is not documented. Match the old part rather than assume the 516003 row still applies.
Common questions
What wheel bearing does a 2007 Subaru Impreza use?
It depends on trim. The base 2.5i front is not documented, the 2.5i SE and WRX STI use 513302, and the WRX Limited or TR use 513358.
What wheel bearing does a 2000 Subaru Impreza use?
A 2000 Impreza presses in front bearing 517008, sealed by inner 1993 and outer 225650. The rear is 513248, with an optional ball 511023.
Is the Subaru Impreza front wheel bearing press in or bolt on?
It is press in, not bolt on. Both 517008 and 513302 seat inside the steering knuckle rather than bolting to the hub face.
Does the WRX STI use the same wheel bearing as a base Impreza?
No. The STI carries its own front number, 513302, from 2004 on, and its own rear number, 516003, through 2006. Base trims stay on 517008 front and 513248 rear.
Why is the 2007 base Impreza front bearing not documented?
The catalogs simply stop short of listing that specific trim for that year. The fix is to match the number the old part carries or run the VIN.