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The short version
- A 1997 Subaru Legacy wheel bearing replacement up front is one part for every trim, 517008, a press in bearing.
- AWD cars use rear bearing 513248 with an optional ball, 511023, across the whole 1995 to 1999 run.
- Front wheel drive cars use rear hub 512036, documented with ABS through 1997 and without ABS only through 1996.
- Drivetrain decides the rear completely on this Legacy, not the model year.
The 1995-1999 Subaru Legacy keeps one front bearing for the whole run. The rear is a different story. Drivetrain decides everything back there, AWD or front wheel drive.
Front and rear numbers for this generation
A 1997 Subaru Legacy wheel bearing replacement front bearing is 517008, a press in unit sealed by inner 1993 and outer 225650.
AWD cars carry rear bearing 513248, with an optional ball, 511023, and front wheel drive cars carry rear hub 512036 instead.
Subaru Legacy wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 to 1999 | Front, press in, inner seal 1993, outer seal 225650 | 517008 check price |
| 1995 to 1999 | Rear, AWD, optional ball 511023, seals 710226, 225005, 710529 | 513248 check price |
| 1995 to 1997 | Rear hub, front wheel drive, with ABS | 512036 check price |
| 1995 to 1996 | Rear hub, front wheel drive, without ABS | 512036 check price |
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This page covers the 1995-1999 Subaru Legacy: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999. Other years live on the main Subaru Legacy wheel bearing page.
Drivetrain decides the rear completely here. The AWD car presses a bearing into the housing, while the front wheel drive car bolts on a hub instead.
A 1997 front wheel drive car without ABS has no documented rear row, since that listing stops at 1996. Match the old part or run the VIN for that specific case.
Year by year
The front bearing, 517008, never changes across 1995 to 1999. Every trim and every drivetrain shares it.
The rear splits immediately by drivetrain. AWD cars keep 513248 all five years, front wheel drive ABS cars keep 512036 through 1997, and front wheel drive non ABS cars only carry a documented 512036 row through 1996.
Press in front, bolt on rear hub
A 1997 Subaru Legacy wheel bearing replacement up front means pressing a new bearing into the knuckle. See press in wheel bearing service before starting that job.
The rear hub on front wheel drive cars bolts on instead, which is a different job entirely. How drive type affects wheel bearings covers that split in more depth, and the 2000-2004 Legacy page picks up where this generation ends.
Diagnosing a Subaru Legacy wheel bearing
- Confirm the drivetrain. A 1997 Subaru Legacy wheel bearing replacement depends on whether the car is AWD or front wheel drive.
- Check for ABS on front drive cars. The documented rear hub years differ between ABS and non ABS front wheel drive Legacy cars.
- Listen for a rising hum. A worn bearing hums louder as road speed climbs, front or rear.
- Check for wheel play. See how to check a wheel bearing for the rock and listen method.
- Match the old part on undocumented years. A 1997 non ABS front wheel drive rear has no catalog row, so the old hub is the reference.
Common questions
What wheel bearing does a 1997 Subaru Legacy use?
Front is 517008 on every trim. AWD rear is 513248, and front wheel drive rear with ABS is 512036. Non ABS front wheel drive rear is not documented that year.
What wheel bearing does a 1995 Subaru Legacy use?
Front is 517008, the same as every year in this run. Rear is 513248 on AWD cars or 512036 on front wheel drive cars, ABS or not.
Is the Subaru Legacy front wheel bearing press in or bolt on?
It is press in, part 517008, for every 1995 to 1999 Legacy. The rear hub on front wheel drive cars is the bolt on part instead.
Does an AWD Legacy use the same rear bearing as a front wheel drive Legacy?
No. AWD cars use 513248 with an optional ball bearing, 511023. Front wheel drive cars use hub 512036 instead.
Why is a 1997 Subaru Legacy wheel bearing replacement undocumented for some rear positions?
The non ABS front wheel drive rear row in the catalogs stops at 1996. A 1997 car in that configuration means matching the old part or running the VIN.