Baja-sean Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Subaru Baja 2005 hearing noise (whine), at 40 mph and higher turning left only. Mechanic rode with me for test drive to hear sound and put on rack. Bearings all ok. Mechanic suggested to get second opinion from Subaru dealer, consult with service department. Mechanic felt noise is in final drive and or transfer case. Other opinions out there, ideas as to what may be causing sound similar to bearing sound? Baja has 204k miles runs well, been a great vehicle. Appreciate reply, Baja 05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 (edited) Subaru wheel bearings can be very hard to diagnose - I might not rule that out just yet. you might consider taking the car to https://www.facebook.com/superiorsoobie/ GeneralDisorder's shop - he participates on a coupla online Forums including here. Edited September 5, 2017 by 1 Lucky Texan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 wheel bearing Drivetrain noise would be constant in proportion to the speed, and not affected by turning. only hearing it above 40, and when turning is most likely wheel bearing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 (edited) as a very unlikely possibility - brakes, backing plate/shield and maybe lugnuts should be checked. (though, prev. inspection by mechanic may have included all that...?) Edited September 5, 2017 by 1 Lucky Texan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Wheel bearing. Need to check them with a stethoscope while driving on a lift. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairtax4me Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Wheel bearing. These hearings don't exhibit play until they're totally toast, so grabbing the wheel and rocking it around is not a valid test for wheel bearing noise. Stethoscope on a lift is often the quickest way to check, but isn't always conslusive if there's no weight on the bearing. Chassis Ear kit on the knuckle has always worked for me. Put one sensor on each wheel, drive it and see which on makes the most noise. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 baja sean, did you get sorted-out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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