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The short version
- The 2000 Subaru Outback wheel bearing up front is a press in unit, bearing 517008, with inner seal 1993 and outer seal 225650.
- That same front bearing covers all four model years here, 2000 through 2004, with no changes.
- The rear bearing module is 512183, one number across the same span.
- The 2005 Outback switches to a bolt on hub, so ordering off that later listing is the classic mistake on these years.
Subaru Outback wagons from 2000 through 2004 use a press in cartridge bearing up front, not a bolt on hub. Anyone searching the 2000 Subaru Outback wheel bearing number lands on one part either way. One number covers the front, and one covers the rear.
The core numbers for this generation
The 2000 Subaru Outback wheel bearing is bearing 517008 up front, pressed into the knuckle rather than bolted on as a unit. Inner seal 1993 and outer seal 225650 go with it.
The rear uses bearing module 512183, the same part for every year in this span.
Subaru Outback 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 Outback: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004. Other years live on the main Subaru Outback wheel bearing page.
These years press a cartridge bearing into the knuckle. The 2005 and newer Outback bolts a complete hub on instead, and the two are not interchangeable.
Ordering off the newer bolt on listing for a 2000 through 2004 car is the classic mistake here, so confirm the year before buying.
Year by year
There is one hardware story across 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004. The 2000 Subaru Outback wheel bearing number, 517008, is the same number for every year here. The rear module stays 512183 the whole run, and 2005 starts a different setup on the sibling page.
Where this generation sits in the Outback line
This press in front bearing is specific to this body style. The 2005-2009 Outback moves to a bolt on hub assembly, closing out the press in design used here.
All Outbacks in this era run all wheel drive, and that drivetrain shapes how both ends wear, a topic covered further at drive type and wheel bearing wear.
Diagnosing a Subaru Outback wheel bearing
- Listen for a steady drone. A failing press in front bearing tends to hum at speed and change pitch slightly in a curve.
- Rock the wheel at 12 and 6. Any looseness front or rear points to the bearing, not the tire or CV joint.
- Rule out tire wear first. Cupped or uneven tires can mimic bearing noise, so check the tread before condemning the part; see tire noise or wheel bearing.
- Check both ends. All wheel drive Outbacks load the rear more than a front drive car, so rear bearing 512183 wears too.
- Confirm the model year before ordering. A 517008 front bearing will not fit a 2005 or newer Outback, and the reverse is also true.
Common questions
What wheel bearing does a 2000 Subaru Outback use?
The 2000 Subaru Outback wheel bearing up front is 517008, a press in unit with inner seal 1993 and outer seal 225650. The rear uses bearing module 512183.
What wheel bearing does a 2004 Subaru Outback use?
The same numbers as every other year in this generation: 517008 up front with seals 1993 and 225650, and 512183 at the rear.
Is the Outback front wheel bearing press in or a bolt on hub?
From 2000 through 2004 it is press in, bearing 517008. The bolt on hub design starts with the 2005 model year on the sibling page.
Does the front and rear wheel bearing differ on this Outback?
Yes. The front is press in bearing 517008 with its own seals, and the rear is a separate bearing module, 512183.
Can a 2005 Outback wheel bearing be used on a 2004 model?
No. The 2005 Outback uses a bolt on hub, a different design from the press in 517008 fitted through 2004. Match the part to the model year.