Keep your wheels turning smoothly and quietly with the SKF wheel bearing FW176, which lets the wheel rotate with low friction while carrying the vehicle's load. It is a direct-fit replacement for many vehicles, among them the 1998-2008 Subaru Forester, 2000-2004 Subaru Outback and 1985-1988 Nissan Maxima; see the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list. SKF's own listing names it a wheel hub bearing. It is cataloged for front and rear positions, depending on the application.
SKF invented the first self-aligning ball bearing in 1907 and has supplied bearing solutions to engineers, technicians and mechanics for more than 100 years. A worn wheel bearing may show these signs:
Other components can cause similar symptoms, so diagnose the cause first. If a worn bearing is the source, this unit replaces it. Shoppers looking for a 2000-2004 Subaru Outback wheel bearing will find that model in the Buyer's Guide tab.
Interchange: 051-4012
0514012 · DL517008 · WE60630 · FW308 · FW915 · 9759FW176 · 513015 · H517008 · 4TCR108A01 · 517008 · 32006324 · 28016AA011NT · 28316AE000 · 28316FE000
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
Is this the right Subaru Forester wheel bearing for a 1998-2008 Subaru Forester?
Yes, the SKF FW176 is listed for the 1998-2008 Subaru Forester. The Buyer's Guide tab shows the full application list.
Is the FW176 used at the front or rear wheel?
SKF catalogs FW176 for front and rear positions, depending on the application. Check the Buyer's Guide tab for the position used on your vehicle.
What is the SKF FW176 made of?
SKF states it is made from heat-treated high-carbon steel for superior strength. It is manufactured to precision tolerances for an exact fit.
What are signs a wheel bearing may need replacing?
Common signs include a humming or growling noise that changes with speed, play or looseness at the wheel, and vibration. Diagnose the cause first, because other components can produce similar symptoms.
Which part numbers does FW176 interchange with?
It cross-references numbers including 051-4012, 513015, 517008, H517008, DL517008 and 28016AA011NT. The full list is on the Interchange line in the description.
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