cstefanic Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 i have something that's been bothering me for the last hundred or so miles. When I coast at highway speeds with the radio off, I can hear a slight whine from what I think is coming from the rear end. The closest sound I can relate it to is tires on concrete at highway speeds. The sound is speed-dependent, meaning that around town it's not noticeable at all, but as speeds hit 60 or 70mph, it can be heard with the radio off. The car's only got 40,000 miles, but I've not had the 30k service done on it yet. My best guess is maybe check on the diff. fluid and go from there? Anyone else ever hear of something like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
062.5iwagon Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 My guess is a wheel bearing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstefanic Posted January 1, 2009 Author Share Posted January 1, 2009 Okay, I found all the rear bearing warranty threads, and it does sound like what I'm going through. I'll take it by my dealer and have them check it out. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJMC Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Let us know how it turns out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackfang Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Yep, it has been heard of. [SIZE=1][URL="http://public.fotki.com/blackfang/"]Pics[/URL] [B]08 KawasakiZZR 600- exhaust and other mods 98 Camaro Z/28 HT- some mods......street/strip car 07 Legacy 2.5i- SPT exhaust...daily driver[/B][/SIZE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recuomo Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Rear wheel bearing. Mine went at 35,000 easy miles on my '05 GT LTD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
062.5iwagon Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Is it fixed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstefanic Posted January 15, 2009 Author Share Posted January 15, 2009 I actually just got back into town yesterday afternoon so I've not had time to go and get an appointment. Funny thing, though: I drove 600 miles to get back here and for the first time in a week or so didn't hear anything. Would the dealer charge me if I went down there and wanted them to just check it out anyways? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danase Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Fuel pump? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LGT-NY Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Rear diff leak? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstefanic Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 It doesn't sound like a fuel pump whining, and because it was in proportion to wheel speed and not engine speed, I'm not worried about that. The diff hasn't left any puddles below it so I doubt that's it, but soon enough I'm going to get the rear up on ramps and jack the front up and check the level just to make sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatvol Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Wheel Bearing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iggybdawg Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 I got a new wheel bearing on the front right under warranty last week. The ride is much quieter now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeislord Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Its the wheel bearing. Also, get your car that 30k. It makes you happy so you should keep it happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstefanic Posted March 3, 2009 Author Share Posted March 3, 2009 Yep, you all were right, right rear wheel bearing was headed out, so they replaced it today under warranty. A question, though: will them replacing it mess with the alignment I just had done like 2 weeks ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StupidDent Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 no, your alignment will be fine... plus, if it's warranty work, I would argue to have them align it if they actually move the strut. Leo Yep, you all were right, right rear wheel bearing was headed out, so they replaced it today under warranty. A question, though: will them replacing it mess with the alignment I just had done like 2 weeks ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StupidDent Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 btw, next time, you can just jack up the car and see if there is any play in the wheel/hub assembly. hope they changed everything including the hub and not just the bearing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 btw, next time, you can just jack up the car and see if there is any play in the wheel/hub assembly. hope they changed everything including the hub and not just the bearing The hub assemble must be replaced. Can't do bearings only. Front Wheel Bearing -- DIY Walkthrough http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2231396&postcount=28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StupidDent Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 unfortunately I've seen folks go cheap and not replace the hub assembly... The hub assemble must be replaced. Can't do bearings only. Front Wheel Bearing -- DIY Walkthrough http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2231396&postcount=28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackfang Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Subaru will only pay to replace what is bad. If the hub is fine, they won't replace it. IIRC, it is a hub/bearing unit. [SIZE=1][URL="http://public.fotki.com/blackfang/"]Pics[/URL] [B]08 KawasakiZZR 600- exhaust and other mods 98 Camaro Z/28 HT- some mods......street/strip car 07 Legacy 2.5i- SPT exhaust...daily driver[/B][/SIZE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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