1998 Subaru Forester bearing, hub & seal reference
Look up 26 BCA catalogue entries for 1998 Subaru Forester. Compare full part references, component roles and recorded restrictions; confirm current vehicle-specific requirements before use.
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What this lookup establishes—and what it does not
Source: BCA 2021 Wheel Hub Assembly, Bearing and Seal Catalog. The loaded entries cover listed model years from 1995 through 2020. This is a historical catalogue reference, not a live VIN decoder or a guarantee for every trim, market or production date.
BCA is an NTN-owned product line. The numbers below remain BCA part references; they are not silently converted into NTN, SKF or another brand's part numbers. Confirm current OEM/service requirements before use.
Which bearing or hub reference applies?
The catalogue contains 26 reference entries for 1998 Subaru Forester. Select the year and component, then read the full condition and footnote fields. There is no single universal bearing number for every support in this vehicle.
Reference records
1–25 of 26“Bearing”, “hub assembly”, “seal” and “repair sleeve” describe different components. The source description, rather than the catalogue title, determines the role of each number.
On a phone, each record is shown as a complete card with its restrictions. These records do not supply tightening torques or certify a replacement.
| BCA part reference | Component / position | Source model years | Recorded conditions & restrictions | Source trace |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NB30208BCA catalogue reference | Automatic Transmission | 1998–1999Subject to the conditions in this row | Bearing
| 2021 catalogue Page 538Entry 18af1123 |
| NS223051BCA catalogue reference | Automatic Transmission | 1998Subject to the conditions in this row | Output Shaft Seal - Left - TZ102 Trans.; Automatic Trans.; 4 Speed TransNo additional numbered footnote is attached to this source row. | 2021 catalogue Page 538Entry f98d24bd |
| NS710265BCA catalogue reference | Automatic Transmission | 1998Subject to the conditions in this row | Oil Pump Seal - Front - TZ102 TransNo additional numbered footnote is attached to this source row. | 2021 catalogue Page 538Entry f7f8a8be |
| NS99196BCA catalogue reference | Automatic Transmission | 1998Subject to the conditions in this row | Torque Converter Repair Sleeve - TZ102 TransNo additional numbered footnote is attached to this source row. | 2021 catalogue Page 538Entry 14ff839b |
| NB30208BCA catalogue reference | Axle | 1998–2019Subject to the conditions in this row | Bearing - Rear
| 2021 catalogue Page 541Entry 33ad13c6 |
| NS223255BCA catalogue reference | Axle | 1998–2016Subject to the conditions in this row | Differential Seal - RearNo additional numbered footnote is attached to this source row. | 2021 catalogue Page 540Entry 16cb6d33 |
| NB201CCBCA catalogue reference | Clutch | 1998–2015Subject to the conditions in this row | Pilot BearingNo additional numbered footnote is attached to this source row. | 2021 catalogue Page 541Entry 6d53fed4 |
| NB614159BCA catalogue reference | Clutch | 1998–2017Subject to the conditions in this row | Release BearingNo additional numbered footnote is attached to this source row. | 2021 catalogue Page 541Entry 9ab092da |
| NB32305BCA catalogue reference | Differential | 1998–2017Subject to the conditions in this row | Pinion Bearing - Rear Inner
| 2021 catalogue Page 542Entry 8643095c |
| NB32306BCA catalogue reference | Differential | 1998–2016Subject to the conditions in this row | Pinion Bearing - Rear Outer
| 2021 catalogue Page 542Entry 760b1aad |
| NS1173BCA catalogue reference | Differential | 1998–2017Subject to the conditions in this row | Pinion Seal - Rear Outer
| 2021 catalogue Page 542Entry 2d71e7bd |
| NS99139BCA catalogue reference | Differential | 1998–2018Subject to the conditions in this row | Pinion Repair Sleeve - Rear Outer
| 2021 catalogue Page 542Entry c390bcfa |
| NS223230BCA catalogue reference | Engine | 1998–2003Subject to the conditions in this row | Camshaft SealNo additional numbered footnote is attached to this source row. | 2021 catalogue Page 542Entry 750c9a60 |
| NS710236BCA catalogue reference | Engine | 1998–2013Subject to the conditions in this row | Oil Pump Seal - 2.5L 2458cc H4No additional numbered footnote is attached to this source row. | 2021 catalogue Page 543Entry f07b0fb1 |
| NB203FFBCA catalogue reference | Generator | 1998–2003Subject to the conditions in this row | Drive End Bearing
| 2021 catalogue Page 543Entry 16cc2bf4 |
| NB30208BCA catalogue reference | Manual Transmission | 1998Subject to the conditions in this row | Differential Bearing - TY752 Trans.; Manual Trans.; 5 Speed Trans
| 2021 catalogue Page 544Entry 3c1d8caf |
| NS223050BCA catalogue reference | Manual Transmission | 1998Subject to the conditions in this row | Output Shaft Seal - Right - TY752 Trans.; Manual Trans.; 5 Speed TransNo additional numbered footnote is attached to this source row. | 2021 catalogue Page 544Entry 008e1b91 |
| NS223051BCA catalogue reference | Manual Transmission | 1998Subject to the conditions in this row | Output Shaft Seal - Left - TY752 Trans.; Manual Trans.; 5 Speed TransNo additional numbered footnote is attached to this source row. | 2021 catalogue Page 544Entry e3b987ab |
| NS710324BCA catalogue reference | Manual Transmission | 1998Subject to the conditions in this row | Extension Housing Seal - TY752 TransNo additional numbered footnote is attached to this source row. | 2021 catalogue Page 544Entry 9086fc1e |
| WE60630BCA catalogue reference | Wheel-Front | 1998–1999Subject to the conditions in this row | Bearing - Non-ABSNo additional numbered footnote is attached to this source row. | 2021 catalogue Page 546Entry 3869efbc |
| NS710464BCA catalogue reference | Wheel-Front Inner | 1998–2008Subject to the conditions in this row | SealNo additional numbered footnote is attached to this source row. | 2021 catalogue Page 547Entry 6df733bd |
| NS710463BCA catalogue reference | Wheel-Front Outer | 1998–2008Subject to the conditions in this row | SealNo additional numbered footnote is attached to this source row. | 2021 catalogue Page 547Entry bf6f4318 |
| WE60345BCA catalogue reference | Wheel-Rear | 1998–2008Subject to the conditions in this row | Bearing
| 2021 catalogue Page 548Entry 6404873e |
| NS225005BCA catalogue reference | Wheel-Rear Center | 1998–2008Subject to the conditions in this row | SealNo additional numbered footnote is attached to this source row. | 2021 catalogue Page 549Entry 5602c67d |
| NS710226BCA catalogue reference | Wheel-Rear Inner | 1998–2008Subject to the conditions in this row | SealNo additional numbered footnote is attached to this source row. | 2021 catalogue Page 549Entry 7200ce05 |
Checks before treating a reference as a replacement
Identify the complete vehicle
Match model year, engine, transmission, driven axle, body and production/VIN limits. A year and model name alone may leave several valid-looking entries.
Match the component role
Distinguish a loose bearing, complete hub, cup/cone, seal and repair sleeve. Check front/rear and inner/outer or left/right position exactly as recorded.
Preserve vehicle-specific interfaces
Confirm encoder/ABS arrangement, flange and spline interfaces, retention and the current service procedure. Do not transfer torque or installation force from an unrelated part.
How to use these results
Does a listed number guarantee fitment for my VIN?
No. These are source-listed catalogue references. Read every restriction and verify the current OEM and manufacturer information for the exact vehicle configuration. Missing VIN or production details remain unknown.
Can I replace a hub using a bearing with the same dimensions?
Not on dimensions alone. The complete assembly, encoder, retention, loading and installation interfaces must agree. The main bearing catalogue and cross-brand comparisons are separate dimensional references, not vehicle approvals.
Where are the axle-nut torque and installation instructions?
This application catalogue does not establish a universal torque or a complete installation sequence. Use the current vehicle-specific service procedure, including fastener reuse rules and staged tightening. Do not infer torque from the bearing number.
Does wheel noise prove that one of these parts has failed?
No. Bearing damage, tyres, brakes and driveline faults can produce overlapping symptoms. A reference lookup identifies candidates; it does not diagnose the cause or prove which side has failed.
Look up an exact source part number
Keep the BCA prefix and full marking. Similar numbers from other manufacturers are not automatically cross-references.
Continue the technical investigation
Source and interpretation limits
Factual reference basis: BCA 2021 Wheel Hub Assembly, Bearing and Seal Catalog, published by BCA Bearings, an NTN product line, with its linked numbered footnote reference. Each row retains its source page and restrictions. Vehicle names shared by one source entry remain associated with that entry; source counts are not quantities for sale.
BearingScope provides independently organized technical lookup and interpretation. It does not sell these parts, provide a repair service, certify current fitment, or claim that an absent result is unavailable from a manufacturer. Original public catalogue files and source fingerprints are retained in the site's verification records.