mkinraj

Hi, I have a 2007 Impreza (not WRX/STI, just the plain model). Seems my right front bearing is giving up. Online manual states front wheel hub bearing cannot be disassembled and needs to be changed, but the part is not available anywhere, all on-line stores offer it only for WRX - and standard hub and extra bearing for normal Imprezas. I suspect the manual is wrong, but would like to hear some input. Thanks, M.

Hi Subaru gurus, A question for you. My 2007 Impreza, SW, 115 k miles, manual transmission, developed a knocking sound coming from the left rear end of the vehicle. It happens especially when turning left and accelerating at the same time (on lower gears) and goes mostly away after driving 2-3 miles. Immediately after start, it even happens when accelerating (without turning). Turnig by itself (without acceleration) does not iniciate the sound. Originally, my feeling was the nocking is from the inside, so I checked things lik the spare, jack etc., even tried to squeeze a piece of sponge to the back gate to prevent it from possible vibration, but no result. So, any ideas? Rear axle? Suspension? Bearing? Would apreciate ideas. Thanks, Michael