MPA Electrical WH513248 Wheel Bearing - Rear

Rear Wheel Bearing for Subaru and Saab

MPA Electrical WH513248 is a new rear wheel bearing built with a steel construction and a greaseable design for service-focused driveline repair. It is listed for rear applications on Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy, and Saab 9-2X models across multiple years.

Key Features

• New rear wheel bearing for driveline and axle service
• Steel construction for durable bearing support
• Greaseable design for maintenance access
• Hub pilot diameter: 2.555 inch
• No gasket or seal included
• Part number: WH513248

Detailed Product Information

WH513248 is a Quality-Built Hubs & Bearings wheel bearing from MPA Electrical, made for rear axle applications where precise wheel support and smooth rotation are required. This part is a direct-fit style replacement for Subaru Forester rear wheel bearing service, Subaru Impreza rear wheel bearing replacement, Subaru Legacy rear wheel bearing repair, and Saab 9-2X rear wheel bearing applications. The steel body and greaseable configuration support routine driveline maintenance, while the 2.555-inch hub pilot diameter helps match the intended hub interface.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

What This Part Helps Address

• Rear wheel noise caused by worn bearing surfaces
• Excessive wheel play or looseness at the hub
• Rough rotation from bearing wear in the rear axle assembly
• Vibration or humming from a failing rear wheel bearing
• Service replacement for Subaru and Saab rear hub bearing repair

Installation Notes and Fitment

• Fits 2003-2008 Subaru Forester, rear; axle nut torque spec: 140 ft-lbs / 190Nm
• Fits 2003-2008 Subaru Impreza, rear; axle nut torque spec: 140 ft-lbs / 190Nm
• Fits 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X, rear; axle nut torque spec: 140 ft-lbs / 190Nm
• Fits 1998-2002 Subaru Forester, rear; axle nut torque spec: 137 ft-lbs / 186Nm
• Fits 1993-2002 Subaru Impreza, rear; axle nut torque spec: 137 ft-lbs / 186Nm
• Fits 1990-1999 Subaru Legacy, rear; axle nut torque spec: 137 ft-lbs / 186Nm

Verify axle nut torque during installation and confirm rear hub dimensions before assembly. Because no gasket or seal is included, inspect related sealing components during the repair process.

Quality Assurance

MPA Electrical supplies this part as a new replacement wheel bearing under the Quality-Built Hubs & Bearings line. Use WH513248 when replacing a rear wheel bearing on supported Subaru and Saab applications.