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JLav211
12-11-2007, 09:39 PM
Hey guys,

My BE just crossed 90K, and almost immediately, a humming started coming from the front end. I did the wheel bearing "test" by gripping the wheel and shaking back and forth - no movement. Alignment done at 70K, new struts at the same time. I should note, I clipped the right front tire on a jagged edge of pavement a few days ago, but the car still tracks straight and the rim isn't bent.

What could it be? Would I have done any damage to the CV boot? The noise grows louder at lower speeds, isn't affected by turning the wheel, and isn't noticeable at highway speeds.

Car goes in for a delightful $489 90K service on Friday; can't wait to see what else needs reparing. Thanks for the help.

omahasubaru
12-20-2007, 08:44 AM
what tires are on your car right now?

have you had the alignment checked since the 'incident'?

did you inspect the CV boots?

d1giPhux
12-20-2007, 08:51 AM
Not to thread jack.. but HOW MUCH is the average cost of a wheel bearing on a BD? Anyone know?.. i talked to the stealership yesterday and HOLY CRAP are these cars expensive at the dealership to get a wheel bearing done. I guess its because they have to press it in and out huh?

Okay.. resume normal operation. :lol:

omahasubaru
12-20-2007, 01:22 PM
probably in the neighborhood of $200 at the dealership. Rear wheel bearings at comp price at my dealership is $75 -ish.

d1giPhux
12-20-2007, 01:39 PM
^ just for the part.. or what?

MXS
12-20-2007, 01:50 PM
I just had a front wheel bearing done. $40 for the part (autozone) and $40 to have it pressed onto the hub at a shop. Axles are about $65/each after core refund at Pep Boys.

d1giPhux
12-20-2007, 02:07 PM
^ So you did the work yourself then?

MXS
12-21-2007, 01:56 PM
Friend did it, cheap labor :razz:
I think he spent more time driving to the shop and back than working on the car.

d1giPhux
12-21-2007, 02:01 PM
^ yeah.. well.. that doesnt help me much.. seeing as how i have no cool friends or garages to work in! LOL

/stops thread jackin'

96legacyLS
12-22-2007, 12:59 PM
yeah time to replace all 4 wheel bearings on mine....190k later.... im just getting everything replaced its about that time anyways