Moaning from wheels - bearing gone ?
25 March 2003, 09:02 AM
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OK, running an STI MY94 Wagon, with around 88,000 miles on it. I've been getting a low "moaning" from one of the front wheels, especially at low speeds when turning on full lock. To me, it sounds like a wheel bearing has gone.
Can anyone confirm what a failed wheel bearing would sound like, and wether replacement is a DIY job ? Cheers
Can anyone confirm what a failed wheel bearing would sound like, and wether replacement is a DIY job ? Cheers
25 March 2003, 10:43 AM
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not really a diy job if you dont have the right tools... could strip it your self and take it to someone with a press...
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25 March 2003, 11:01 AM
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Cheers David - any comments about what a failed wheel bearing might sound like ? Problem is, from where it "sounds" like it's coming from, it could be anything from a knackered diff, to a suspension problem, etc etc. Sounds like the bearing, but I'm not sure.
I had a wheel bearing go on my old Pug 205 GTI, but that sounded quite different to this.
I had a wheel bearing go on my old Pug 205 GTI, but that sounded quite different to this.
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I had my rears get a bit noisy & one started making an odd once per rev wooshing type noise.
apparently, they dont go really noisy like other car bearings. (might be a different type ?)
was very difficult to tell if mine had actually gone or not, until they were replaced
but that cured it!
i'd have a good poke around & have a look at CV joints too.
do a few circles in a carpark on full lock, could just be a CV joint (I say JUST !
)
best of luck!
Steve
apparently, they dont go really noisy like other car bearings. (might be a different type ?)
was very difficult to tell if mine had actually gone or not, until they were replaced
but that cured it!
i'd have a good poke around & have a look at CV joints too.
do a few circles in a carpark on full lock, could just be a CV joint (I say JUST !
)best of luck!
Steve
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25 March 2003, 10:23 PM
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ScoobyDuck - Cheers, the noise is actually very noticable at low speed on full lock, and seems to be the front passenger side.
Anybody got any experience of the Subaru CV joints ?
Anybody got any experience of the Subaru CV joints ?
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