prior to 2004 the factory was screwing up the rear wheel bearings in the manufacturing process and they failed prematurely and regularly
Dealers were sent a special tool for their presses so they wouldn't damage the new ones in the install. Dealers do it for about $100
The 2005 Subaru Outback has a 8 ft. 9.1 in. (105.1 in.) wheel base.
The 2012 Subaru Outback has a 8 ft. 11.9 in. (107.9 in.) wheel base.
The 2010 Subaru Outback has a 8 ft. 11.9 in. (107.9 in.) wheel base.
The 2008 Subaru Outback has a 8 ft. 9.1 in. (105.1 in.) wheel base.
The 2011 Subaru Outback has a 8 ft. 11.9 in. (107.9 in.) wheel base.
The 2001 Subaru Outback has a 8 ft. 8.3 in. (104.3 in.) wheel base.
The 2014 Subaru Outback has a 8 ft. 11.9 in. (107.9 in.) wheel base.
The 2002 Subaru Outback has a 8 ft. 8.3 in. (104.3 in.) wheel base.
The 2013 Subaru Outback has a 8 ft. 11.9 in. (107.9 in.) wheel base.
The 2003 Subaru Outback has a 8 ft. 8.3 in. (104.3 in.) wheel base.
The 2007 Subaru Outback has a 8 ft. 9.1 in. (105.1 in.) wheel base.
The 2006 Subaru Outback has a 8 ft. 9.1 in. (105.1 in.) wheel base.