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The short version
- A 2003 Subaru Legacy wheel bearing up front is 517008, a press in bearing sealed by inner 1993 and outer 225650.
- The rear is a bearing module, part 512183, on every 2000 to 2004 Legacy.
- One hardware story covers the whole generation, front and rear alike.
- Later hub assembly listings from 2005 on do not reach back to these years.
The 2000-2004 Subaru Legacy runs one front and rear setup for all five model years. Nothing splits by trim. Nothing splits by drivetrain either.
Front and rear numbers for this generation
A 2003 Subaru Legacy wheel bearing front bearing is 517008, pressed in and sealed by inner 1993 and outer 225650.
The rear is a sealed bearing module, 512183, the same part on every trim in this generation.
Subaru Legacy wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 to 2004 | Front, press in, inner seal 1993, outer seal 225650 | 517008 check price |
| 2000 to 2004 | Rear, bearing module | 512183 check price |
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Lookups run through the cross reference page.
This page covers the 2000-2004 Subaru Legacy: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004. Other years live on the main Subaru Legacy wheel bearing page.
The hub assembly listings that start in 2005 do not reach back to this generation. These years still press a cartridge bearing up front.
The rear stays a bearing module, 512183, rather than the bolt on hub used later. Do not cross shop parts between the two setups, since the mounting hardware is not the same.
Year by year
2000 through 2004 share one front bearing, 517008, with no change across the run. The rear module, 512183, holds equally steady across every one of those years.
A 2003 Subaru Legacy wheel bearing lookup returns the same result as any other year in this generation. There is no mid cycle refresh to account for and no trim split to check. 2005 starts an entirely different setup on the next page.
Press in front, sealed module rear
The front bearing here presses directly into the knuckle rather than bolting on as a hub. Read press in wheel bearing service before pulling one, since the process differs from a bolt on job.
The earlier 1995-1999 Legacy shares the same front bearing, while the 2005-2009 Legacy moves to newer hardware. Anyone working across two Legacy generations should keep those two parts lists separate.
Diagnosing a Subaru Legacy wheel bearing
- Confirm the generation. A 2003 Subaru Legacy wheel bearing order is 517008 front and 512183 rear, not the later hub assembly parts.
- Listen for road speed hum. A worn bearing hums louder as speed climbs, front or rear.
- Check for wheel play. See how to check a wheel bearing for the rock and listen method.
- Isolate the corner. Front and rear bearings fail independently on this car, so confirm which one is noisy before ordering a replacement.
- Do not mix generations. The 2005 on hub assembly does not fit these years, so keep the parts list to 517008 and 512183 for any 2000 to 2004 Legacy.
Common questions
What wheel bearing does a 2003 Subaru Legacy use?
The front is 517008, a press in bearing sealed by inner 1993 and outer 225650. The rear is bearing module 512183.
What wheel bearing does a 2000 Subaru Legacy use?
A 2000 Legacy uses the same front and rear numbers as every year through 2004, 517008 front and 512183 rear.
Is the Subaru Legacy front wheel bearing press in or bolt on?
For 2000 to 2004, it is press in, part 517008. The bolt on hub arrives on a later generation.
Does the Subaru Legacy rear bearing change across this generation?
No. The rear stays 512183, a sealed bearing module, for every year from 2000 to 2004.
Can a 2005 Subaru Legacy hub assembly replace the 517008 front bearing?
No. The 2005 on hub assembly listings do not reach back to these years. A 2003 Subaru Legacy wheel bearing job still calls for the press in 517008, and the rear module, 512183, gets replaced as a unit rather than repacked.