Had my MY03 STi for 4 weeks now but yesterday I noticed a grinding noise from the front left wheel area only when turning hard right.It sounds like the same noise as worn discs but it clearly isn't that.The car is totally standard.....any ideas troops

JIM

 

Yep that will be the wheel bearing.Had the same on mine.Its no good jacking it up and looking for play there won be any until the driveshaft is un-done.

 

Thanks TT.......is it ok to just get the offending one done or do they recommend both needing done at the same time.Mine is still in warranty.....just......but how much would a dealer charge?

Jim

 

I think just the one is fine,Seems to be the front left that goes first,I guess thats the one that gets all the stick on rounderbouts

 

Boo,

I had this on mine and the stealers were quite strict about only replacing the noisy bearing, although I tried in vain to argue that both needed done!