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SKF TBP88001 Engine Timing Idler Bearing - Left, Left Lower or Lower
SKF Timing Idler Bearing TBP88001
SKF TBP88001 is an engine timing idler bearing assembly application built to maintain steady belt tension and smooth timing system operation. With precise dimensions and low-friction bearing construction, it supports consistent engine timing performance in Subaru and Saab applications.
Key Features
- Inside diameter: 0.414 in.
- Width: 1.378 in.
- Outside diameter: 2.362 in.
- Low-friction ball bearing design
- High-performance grease and seal construction
- Engine timing idler bearing application for select Subaru and Saab models
Application Details
Compatible With 1999-2008 Subaru Forester, left; 2002-2008 Subaru Impreza, left lower; 2005-2008 Subaru Legacy, left lower; 2005-2008 Subaru Outback, left lower; 2000-2007 Subaru Outback, left; 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X, center; 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X, left; 2004-2006 Subaru Baja, left lower; 2003-2006 Subaru Baja, left; 1998-2006 Subaru Impreza, left; 1999 Subaru Impreza, left; 1996-1999 Subaru Legacy, left; 1990-1998 Subaru Legacy, lower; 1995-1997 Subaru Impreza, left; and 1993 Subaru Impreza, left. This part cross-references 9759VKM88001 and 13085AA010 for the same application.
What It Helps Address
- Timing belt noise from a worn idler bearing
- Uneven belt tracking in the timing system
- Excess friction at the timing belt path
- Premature wear in the idler pulley assembly
- Loss of stable belt tension during engine operation
Installation Notes
Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and position before ordering. This SKF TBP88001 timing idler bearing is listed for left, left lower, lower, and center positions depending on application, including Subaru Forester, Impreza, Legacy, Outback, Baja, and Saab 9-2X. Compare the bearing dimensions and housing style to the original part before installation.
Quality Assurance
SKF has more than 100 years of engineering and manufacturing experience in bearings and seals. The TBP88001 is produced to high quality standards using low-friction bearing technology, performance grease, and sealing materials for long service life and dependable engine timing operation.
This part fits 77 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Subaru | Forester | 2.5L | H4 | Left | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 2008 | Subaru | Impreza | 2.5L | H4 | Left Lower | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 2008 | Subaru | Legacy | 2.5L | H4 | Left Lower | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 2008 | Subaru | Outback | 2.5L | H4 | Left Lower | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 2007 | Subaru | Forester | 2.5L | H4 | Left | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 2007 | Subaru | Impreza | 2.5L | H4 | Left Lower | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 2007 | Subaru | Legacy | 2.5L | H4 | Left Lower | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 2007 | Subaru | Outback | 2.5L | H4 | Left Lower | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 2007 | Subaru | Outback | 2.5L | H4 | Left | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 2006 | Saab | 9-2X | 2.5L | H4 | N/A | Center |
| 2006 | Saab | 9-2X | 2.5L | H4 | Left | |
| 2006 | Subaru | Baja | 2.5L | H4 | Left Lower | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 2006 | Subaru | Baja | 2.5L | H4 | Left | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 2006 | Subaru | Forester | 2.5L | H4 | Left | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 2006 | Subaru | Impreza | 2.5L | H4 | Left Lower | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 2006 | Subaru | Impreza | 2.5L | H4 | Left | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 2006 | Subaru | Legacy | 2.5L | H4 | Left Lower | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 2006 | Subaru | Outback | 2.5L | H4 | Left Lower | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 2006 | Subaru | Outback | 2.5L | H4 | Left | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 2005 | Saab | 9-2X | 2.5L | H4 | Left | |
| 2005 | Saab | 9-2X | 2.0L | H4 | N/A | Center |
| 2005 | Subaru | Baja | 2.5L | H4 | Left Lower | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 2005 | Subaru | Baja | 2.5L | H4 | Left | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 2005 | Subaru | Forester | 2.5L | H4 | Left | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 2005 | Subaru | Impreza | 2.5L | H4 | Left Lower | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 2005 | Subaru | Impreza | 2.0L | H4 | Left Lower | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 2005 | Subaru | Impreza | 2.5L | H4 | Left | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 2005 | Subaru | Legacy | 2.5L | H4 | Left Lower | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 2005 | Subaru | Outback | 2.5L | H4 | Left Lower | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 2005 | Subaru | Outback | 2.5L | H4 | Left | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 2004 | Subaru | Baja | 2.5L | H4 | Left Lower | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 2004 | Subaru | Baja | 2.5L | H4 | Left | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 2004 | Subaru | Forester | 2.5L | H4 | Left | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 2004 | Subaru | Impreza | 2.5L | H4 | Left Lower | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 2004 | Subaru | Impreza | 2.0L | H4 | Left Lower | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 2004 | Subaru | Impreza | 2.5L | H4 | Left | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 2004 | Subaru | Outback | 2.5L | H4 | Left | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 2003 | Subaru | Baja | 2.5L | H4 | Left | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 2003 | Subaru | Forester | 2.5L | H4 | Left | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 2003 | Subaru | Impreza | 2.0L | H4 | Left Lower | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 2003 | Subaru | Impreza | 2.5L | H4 | Left | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 2003 | Subaru | Outback | 2.5L | H4 | Left | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 2002 | Subaru | Forester | 2.5L | H4 | Left | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 2002 | Subaru | Impreza | 2.5L | H4 | Left | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 2002 | Subaru | Impreza | 2.0L | H4 | Left Lower | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 2002 | Subaru | Outback | 2.5L | H4 | Left | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 2001 | Subaru | Forester | 2.5L | H4 | Left | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 2001 | Subaru | Impreza | 2.5L | H4 | Left | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 2001 | Subaru | Outback | 2.5L | H4 | Left | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 2000 | Subaru | Forester | 2.5L | H4 | Left | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 2000 | Subaru | Impreza | 2.5L | H4 | Left | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 2000 | Subaru | Outback | 2.5L | H4 | Left | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 1999 | Subaru | Forester | 2.5L | H4 | Left | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 1999 | Subaru | Impreza | 2.5L | H4 | Left | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 1999 | Subaru | Impreza | 2.2L | H4 | Left | |
| 1999 | Subaru | Legacy | 2.5L | H4 | Left | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 1998 | Subaru | Impreza | 2.5L | H4 | Left | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 1998 | Subaru | Legacy | 2.5L | H4 | Left | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 1998 | Subaru | Legacy | 2.2L | H4 | Lower | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 1997 | Subaru | Impreza | 2.2L | H4 | Left | Includes Housing Assembly for engines with EJ22E. |
| 1997 | Subaru | Legacy | 2.5L | H4 | Left | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 1997 | Subaru | Legacy | 2.2L | H4 | Lower | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 1996 | Subaru | Impreza | 2.2L | H4 | Left | Includes Housing Assembly for engines with EJ22E. |
| 1996 | Subaru | Legacy | 2.5L | H4 | Left | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 1996 | Subaru | Legacy | 2.2L | H4 | Lower | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 1995 | Subaru | Impreza | 2.2L | H4 | Left | Includes Housing Assembly for engines with EJ22E. |
| 1995 | Subaru | Legacy | 2.2L | H4 | Lower | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 1994 | Subaru | Legacy | Lower | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly | ||
| 1994 | Subaru | Legacy | 2.2L | H4 | Lower | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 1993 | Subaru | Impreza | Left | Includes Housing Assembly with EJ18 Engine from September 1993. | ||
| 1993 | Subaru | Impreza | 1.8L | H4 | Left | Includes Housing Assembly with EJ18 Engine from September 1993. |
| 1993 | Subaru | Legacy | Lower | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly | ||
| 1993 | Subaru | Legacy | 2.2L | H4 | Lower | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 1992 | Subaru | Legacy | Lower | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly | ||
| 1992 | Subaru | Legacy | 2.2L | H4 | Lower | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 1991 | Subaru | Legacy | 2.2L | H4 | Lower | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
| 1990 | Subaru | Legacy | 2.2L | H4 | Lower | Engine Timing Idler Bearing with Housing Assembly |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.