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SKF FW176 Wheel Bearing - Front or Rear
| Brand | SKF FW176 |
|---|---|
| Position | Front |
| Fits | Subaru, Nissan, and Saab · 69 vehicles |
Tapered roller design. Logarithmic raceway profiles promote smooth, quiet operation.
Wheel bearing. Built for a wide range of applications and demanding use.
SKF quality. Designed and manufactured to high standards for long life and safety.
Cross-references 9759FW176, 28016AA011NT and 32006324 for the same application. See all 3.
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SKF FW176 Wheel Bearing for Front Applications
SKF FW176 is a tapered roller wheel bearing built for front wheel service on a wide range of Subaru and Nissan applications. With precise raceway geometry and a smooth surface finish, it is engineered for quiet rotation, stable wheel support, and consistent bearing performance.
Key Features
- Tapered roller bearing design for front wheel use
- Inside diameter: 1.653 in.
- Outside diameter: 2.834 in.
- Width: 1.496 in.
- Logarithmic roller raceway profiles for smooth operation
- SKF manufacturing standards focused on long service life and safety
Product Details
The SKF FW176 wheel bearing is part of SKF’s Wheel Bearing -Rear Wheel product line, which reflects the brand’s broad bearing engineering background across driveline and axle service parts. This bearing is designed to meet or exceed requirements for many common passenger vehicle applications, with a focus on low-noise operation and durable wheel support. It fits front positions on vehicles including Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback, Subaru Baja, Saab 9-2X, and select Nissan Maxima applications. This part cross-references 9759FW176 and 28016AA011NT for the same application.
Vehicle Fitment
- Fits 1998-2008 Subaru Forester, front. Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance.
- Fits 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X, front. Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance.
- Fits 2003-2006 Subaru Baja, front. Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance.
- Fits 1993-2004 Subaru Impreza, front. Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance.
- Fits 1990-2004 Subaru Legacy, front. Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance.
- Fits 2000-2004 Subaru Outback, front. Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance.
- Fits 1988 Nissan Maxima, front. Assy.; Thru 7/88
- Fits 1985-1987 Nissan Maxima, front. Assy.
Common Repair Uses
- Front wheel bearing noise or growling during driving
- Excessive wheel play or looseness at the hub
- Rough rotation when the wheel is turned by hand
- Vibration or instability related to worn bearing surfaces
- Service replacement for Subaru Forester, Impreza, Legacy, Outback, Baja, Saab 9-2X, or Nissan Maxima front hubs
Installation Notes and Quality
Verify bearing dimensions and vehicle fitment before installation, especially on Subaru and Nissan front hub assemblies. Clean the hub and inspect related components for wear before pressing or installing the new bearing. SKF manufactures this bearing to high quality standards, using precision raceway profiles and a fine surface finish to support smooth, quiet operation and dependable service life.
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Subaru | Forester | — | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 2007 | Subaru | Forester | — | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 2006 | Saab | 9-2X | — | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 2006 | Subaru | Baja | — | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 2006 | Subaru | Forester | — | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 2005 | Saab | 9-2X | — | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 2005 | Subaru | Baja | — | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 2005 | Subaru | Forester | — | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 2004 | Subaru | Baja | — | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 2004 | Subaru | Forester | — | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 2004 | Subaru | Impreza | — | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 2004 | Subaru | Legacy | — | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 2004 | Subaru | Outback | Base | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 2004 | Subaru | Outback | — | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 2003 | Subaru | Baja | — | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 2003 | Subaru | Forester | — | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 2003 | Subaru | Impreza | — | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 2003 | Subaru | Legacy | — | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 2003 | Subaru | Outback | Base | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 2003 | Subaru | Outback | — | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 2002 | Subaru | Forester | — | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 2002 | Subaru | Impreza | — | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 2002 | Subaru | Legacy | — | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 2002 | Subaru | Outback | Base | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 2002 | Subaru | Outback | — | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 2001 | Subaru | Forester | — | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 2001 | Subaru | Impreza | L | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 2001 | Subaru | Impreza | — | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 2001 | Subaru | Legacy | — | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 2001 | Subaru | Outback | Base | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 2001 | Subaru | Outback | — | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 2000 | Subaru | Forester | — | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 2000 | Subaru | Impreza | L | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 2000 | Subaru | Impreza | — | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 2000 | Subaru | Legacy | — | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 2000 | Subaru | Outback | Base | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 2000 | Subaru | Outback | — | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 1999 | Subaru | Forester | — | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 1999 | Subaru | Impreza | L | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 1999 | Subaru | Legacy | — | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 1998 | Subaru | Forester | — | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 1998 | Subaru | Impreza | L | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 1998 | Subaru | Legacy | — | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 1997 | Subaru | Impreza | Brighton | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 1997 | Subaru | Impreza | L | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 1997 | Subaru | Legacy | — | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 1996 | Subaru | Impreza | Brighton | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 1996 | Subaru | Impreza | L | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 1996 | Subaru | Impreza | LX | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 1996 | Subaru | Legacy | — | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 1995 | Subaru | Impreza | Base | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 1995 | Subaru | Impreza | L | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 1995 | Subaru | Impreza | LX | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 1995 | Subaru | Legacy | — | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 1994 | Subaru | Impreza | Base | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 1994 | Subaru | Impreza | L | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 1994 | Subaru | Impreza | LS | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 1994 | Subaru | Legacy | — | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 1993 | Subaru | Impreza | Base | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 1993 | Subaru | Impreza | L | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 1993 | Subaru | Impreza | LS | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 1993 | Subaru | Legacy | — | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 1992 | Subaru | Legacy | — | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 1991 | Subaru | Legacy | — | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 1990 | Subaru | Legacy | — | Front | Sealed wheel bearing guarantees optimal fit and performance. |
| 1988 | Nissan | Maxima | — | Front | Assy.; Thru 7/88 |
| 1987 | Nissan | Maxima | — | Front | Assy. |
| 1986 | Nissan | Maxima | — | Front | Assy. |
| 1985 | Nissan | Maxima | — | Front | Assy. |
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