Wheel bearings

[ForestRu478]

I bought a used 2015 forester, she runs great. The issue I have is, excessive bearing noise. I drive on the highway a lot and usually have to change out bearings on the used cars I buy. This was a tough bearing. I had to hammer it off with a 10 pound sledge and an healthy amount of PB blaster. I put everything back together and now my ABS, VDC, and hill start assist lights are on. Has anyone else had this issue? Is this normal? I think I hit the old when hub so hard I might of bent the knuckle.

 

[Anthrax33]

The wheel speed sensor/ABS sensor are very delicate and can tend to brake when removing and replacing a wheel bearing. Look for this sensor it has a 10mm bolt holding to the knuckle. This will cause the ABS and VDC light to come on. Good luck.

 

[DLK]

My 2017 forester with 50k miles needed rear bearings and they were a pain to remove. No issues with lights though.