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Old 05-29-2012, 07:01 PM   #11
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Is the wheel bearing.
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Old 05-30-2012, 12:37 AM   #12
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Hey man I have the same noise, i think it might be the wheel bearings b/c it only makes that noise when the car is in motion. does it sound kind of like a metal to metal sound in a way?
yes! that's it lol like ball bearings with no grease lol

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im in the same camp believing its the wheel bearing. i replaced a rear one a couple months ago on my brothers '00 impreza wagon. you don't need to get another hub if yours is good, only the bearing.

if you get the car off the ground rotate the wheel by hand and also see if theres any radial/axial freeplay.
I believe I can get a complete wheel hub with the bearing pressed in already for $90~ at NAPA auto parts. Might be much more convenient than getting just the bearing and paying someone to get the wheel bearing pressed in... no?
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