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I have been real careful on hard turns like turning into a driveway and haven't noticed the extreme noise lately. Just a thought... besides cv joint, what else might cause such a noise. Turning full lock hard right (nearly u turn) going up an extreme incline into a parking spot, noise came from front rear corner. Sounded like loud cv clicks and as if I was dragging that left front tire as if it had been disengaged from the axle.
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Original axle with green cap on inner joint. If I can trust my ears, I suspect the outer joint. Too much snow to get underneath to see the outer joint but none of that real stinky joint grease burnt smell. Though it could be masked by my oil leak onto the exhaust. If I go for a new/rebuilt axle, what is the best after original?
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Just noticed my cv joint started clicking on real hard turns. Boot doesn't appear torn. Started last week as I made a real hard turn while heading into an uphill parking spot. Heard the click and there was some serious noise as if binding on that wheel. Is a re-grease/reboot a reasonable treatment or am I looking at replacement? 2005 OB 175K miles on original cv/boot
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Just noticed my cv joint started clicking on real hard turns. Boot doesn't appear torn. Started last week as I made a real hard turn while heading into an uphill parking spot. Heard the click and there was some serious noise as if binding on that wheel. Is a re-grease/reboot a reasonable treatment or am I looking at replacement? 2005 OB 175K miles on original cv/boot
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attached are before and after pics of repair done with heat gun and pressure. not perfect as you can see from the top area but the majority is a success story.
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Same here on my 2005. Suddenly one day no start. Read about the "bang with hammer" method. Got to the point where I needed someone to be turning the key while I used a long stick to tap the starter. Eventually just replaced it (the starter NOT the stick) and I can now operate the car without a designated key turner. edit: the starter on the 2005 was not able to be rebuilt even pro shops said buy new.
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Turn to the right is loading the left bearing and accentuates the noise. Left bearing shot. That's your diagnosis. Just had my rear bearing 05 OB done yesterday. Not cheap but was directed by member GrossGary to Beck Arnley (Denso reman) which is much less than SOA. Some others suggest Timken brand works fine. Compare PartsGeek and Rock Auto pricing. Peace of mind and quiet has returned.
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Jus Well, you may be lucky with the 99. I just went through this with my 05 OB and the solenoid is not serviceable diy. In fact an electric rebuilder said his reference material concurred. He said you'd destroy the solenoid to get into it as the access is not the three screws that the older models have but a furled over metal case encased in plastic. Wish I could have replaced the contacts but ended up replacing with a denso reman unit and YES tghe bottom nut is a bear to get out. Need to go through wheel well and use an offset socket wrench to get it loose.
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Thanks to all. Overpaid at soa for a reman denso but got the starter in. The lower nut was a real bear. Had to go at it through the wheel well with an offset wrench. Even the top bolt needed a breaker bar. WTH were they thinking about when tightening these things at the factory? At least now I don't need to travel with a hammer in hand to start the car and I can just enjoy my cel (P0420)... my old friend.
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Second guessing myself, I went out to see if I could just start her right up... nada Whacked it even harder than last time... nada Had wife turn the key while I whacked on the solenoid... started right up. It would appear I have one of those cars like in the olden days when someone turned the crank in front while someone else was in the driver's seat. Pretty sure now the starter has gone bye bye. BTW, the replacement will be on hand tomorrow at 7:30 AM Now that's service. Local Subie dealer says they get parts from LKQ for insurance repairs and gives them the thumbs up. $25 core charge "whenever" I return it. I will be doing exploratory surgery on this "non-repairable" unit before turning it back in for credit.
