I have a clicking noise coming from the left front Wheel/axle. Doesnt sound like a CV problem. (been there...) Anyway it clicks about once a revolution under any condition except braking. Accellerating, cruising, coasting with the clutch, in, 2/4wd, whatever. Swapped wheels, Examined the brakes. No sign of anything hitting. I can't seem to duplicate it by rotating the wheel when the car is jacked up. Any thoughts???

Classic wheel bearing. Doesn't do it when jacked up because there's no load on the bearing.

 

GD

Thanks, i wasn't thinking in that direction but it makes sense. I'll try to round up a replacement and give it a try this weekend. (if it is not toooo hot!)

There's some good posts on here about replacement procedure..... it's not totally straight-forward if you know what I mean. Another Subaru oddity....

 

Autozone carries Timken brand bearings for the front for I think $13 or so each. You need two for each side of the car. And also the seals - those are about $5 each.

 

GD