1992 Subaru Loyalle, 5 speed 4wd, 1.8l injected non-turbo.......

 

 

In advance I would like to appologize if this is one of those threads that has been covered a million times and I just can't find one using a search, ehhh, here goes...

 

Since I bought this car it has made a noise coming from the front that I can only explain as a hum/vibration noise. Picture the noise 33" and up aggresive tread tires make....sorta like that. I have had a wheel bearing go out on a honda I had and it's not like that, it's not a grinding I can feel in the steering wheel, although I can feel a little in the wheel.

 

It is constant throughout all speeds, but it definately gets louder the faster I go, freeway speeds it is very apperent.

 

When I turn right hard it goes away......like getting on a freeway where it loops back around. Not just turning to the right, you gotta be turning pretty good, there's just a certain speed/body roll position that makes it stop.

 

Any ideas??? I have a little time this afternoon and was going to jack up the front and see if I can wobble the front wheels......should I check the tourqe on the axle nuts??

 

Another question, does anybody know of a good shop in the Everett-Lynnwood area that is trust worthy?? Maybe I could let them drive it and give a diagnosis????

 

Any ideas appreciated, I am not dumb by any means and I am mechanicaly inclined with tools, I just have no experience working on cars.....it's like once I do it it's no problem, but I don't have any experience to know whats wrong.

 

Thanks in advance......

I'd definitely check the torque on the axle nuts. I've had the best luck with a long cheater bar and a crescent wrench.

 

I've had them come loose all of a sudden several months after having a mechanic replace the axle.

 

good luck

How new are the half shafts?

If it still does it as you describe in neutral, I would say wheel bearings. One caveat.......usually you don't have to turn it hard to make it go away.

hoozie- I figure can't hurt to check, right??

 

 

 

Mud- I have no idea how old or new, I bought the cart in November

 

 

 

82glf- It is the same in neutral as in gear

 

 

Thanks guys.

Hummm funny, my Suby is doing exacly the same thing. Again. (Must stop jumping, Must stop jumping, Must stop jumping....) Yes, if your axel nut is tight, I will say wheel bearings. And yes, they will get quieter turning right. I don't know why, they just do. Mine, I can feel a vibration in the steering wheel, not alot, but it's there; and a sharp vibration on the floor.

mine is doing the same thing.i took it the subaru shop and asked one of the mechanics who has been there along time.he went for a ride with me and he said he didn't think it could be a wheel bearing because they usually make a higher pitched noise than what i have.he told me to check the oil level in my tanmission,which was bone dry so i filled it.the noise has not gone away.he said the transmission is not rebuildable.i guess i just drive it til it quits altogether, its got 234,00 miles on it.

Ok, I'll checky my tranny too.

I'll check mine also.......

 

Anybody have any other ideas??

 

Anybody know of any reputable shops in my area??