2002 Subaru Forester Front end noise

2002 SUBARU FORESTER
147,000 MILES • 4 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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STIMELYME
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I have been noticing when making right-hand turns that the right front wheel makes a loud clanking noise. It sounds like the hub is not locking into place properly (just a guess). This is a full time all wheel drive vehicle and that's why I suspect the hub. Our regular mechanic has said that this is normal, but I've never heard this from other Foresters that I have driven, and I really do not believe that Subaru would make a car that does this normally. Any ideas?
Dec 9, 2008 at 1:46 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Does it sound like a clicking sound? Does it only do it when you make a sharp turn?

Joe
Feb 25, 2009 at 1:45 PM
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