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Definitely not winning this week
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11-17-2020, 03:57 PM
Boy that car sounds beat up. I think you went about 2 steps farther than I would have. Once I start breaking off bolts then it's time to call in a pro. But good for you, taking it on and teaching your daughter something along the way!
11-17-2020, 05:11 PM
C(-)ris wrote: I have to take it in fo an alignment. Sadly no vehicle lift or alignment rack in my garage. Going to have them see if they can figure out what it is. I'm hopeful, but not optimistic that it is the passenger rear wheel bearing. It whines considerably louder when you let off the gas and coast in the 20-40mph range. Turning left or right makes no difference but it goes away as soon as you get on the gas. If it isn't a wheel bearing it will likely be the end of the line for this car when whatever it is finally goes out. mrbigstuff wrote: I had to use a very large pry bar to separate the shaft from the transmission. That is pretty typical. Other model Subaru's had a small pin you have to drive out on the transmission end. Thankfully mine did not have that. I imagine the mechanic took the shaft apart and rebuilt it/replaced the boots while it was up on the lift? Yea, that would not be fun. mattkime wrote: That is their lowest torque impact. Someone said they have Fuel one that makes 1200lbs for working on heavy machinery. This one did everything I needed it to. Had to have 3 of 4 wheel bearing units replaced on my 2005 Subaru Legcy before it hit 100,000 miles. Needs CV joint replacement (new shafts) at twice the rate of my other (FWD) vehicles. I attribute the above to the additional wear & tear from a full-time (mechanically-coupled) AWD system.
11-17-2020, 05:16 PM
C(-)rs I’m totally wowed by your know-how and mechanical skill! Left me wondering though - might it had been just as easy to purchase all of the parts required for a new car and assemble it yourself? (kidding).
11-17-2020, 10:36 PM
Impressive work.
However, for the whine, I'm certainly no expert but if hitting the gas or coasting changes the whine, I can't see how it would be a wheel bearing. 
11-18-2020, 02:52 AM
Car is done. Was able to remove the tie rod end and put a new boot on the power steering rack. Also used some 3M rubber cement to seal up the pinhole in the ball joint. Will check back on it in a month or so. It can be visually inspected without taking anything off the car. If it still leaks Subaru sells a replacement cap I can put on.
Alignment appointment for 8am tomorrow morning, getting the three year deal since I'm sure there will be more suspension parts to replace soon.
11-18-2020, 03:51 PM
C(-)ris wrote: Last time I did that I thought the same, and wound up getting rid of the car less than a year later. Oh well. Good luck!
11-19-2020, 12:34 AM
AllGold wrote: Whining sound that changes as you speed up or slow down is often the wheel bearing. Subaru OEM wheel bearing units aren't known for their longevity...but 3rd party ones aren't much better.
11-19-2020, 01:01 AM
Definitely not winning this week Let's see if we can't change that: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FmPg4lrBKc
11-19-2020, 01:29 AM
Back from the alignment shop. All good there. Drives nice and straight. They thought the sound was the rear differential but didn't have time to do more than a road test since it wasn't up on a lift to do the alignment and they were busy.
I'm going to wait it out till it gets bad enough to hear where it is coming from without a lift. Found a dozen used rear diffs on ebay for $75-$150. I'll go that route, they don't look difficult to install or remove and I can easily do it in my garage in a day barring any rusty bolt problems. |
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