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Bad Bearings? 98 Forester

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CHERYL68
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  • 1998 SUBARU
My Forrester runs loud, the noise seem to come from the tires, similar to running on snow tires. The noise gets louder when driving faster, quiter when slowing down. Could this be bearings or the differential?
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Wednesday, November 22nd, 2006 AT 2:39 PM

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JUSTIN.DUNLAP
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If it gets loader when your turning one way and quieter turning the oppisite way the its most likely a wheel bearing. Basically if you turn the the left and it gets louder then its the right bearing that is bad or viceversa.

Justin Dunlap
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Wednesday, November 22nd, 2006 AT 5:25 PM
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JKTECK
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Had same problem. Take it to dealer and Subaru will install a "new and improved" bearing. It's a common problem but you have to pay.
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Friday, January 5th, 2007 AT 12:03 PM
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MIKE H R
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Have the car put up on a garage lift where the four wheels are off the ground. Have someone in the vehicle with the engine running. Put the car in drive. Go around to each spring in front from under the car. A vibraton can be fealt when you put your fingers on the spring when the front tires are turning. If a good vibration is felt good chances that the bearing could be bad. But bearings usually make a noise when turning.
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Thursday, February 1st, 2007 AT 6:41 PM

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