timdog4life Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 The vehicle in question is a 96 legacy wagon. When in motion I hear a low whirring sound coming from the rear axle area/left wheel region. As I accelerate the whrring gets louder and more high pitched. Sounds similiar to a 4 wheel drive vehicle engaged in 4 low. Any ideas as im not too knowledable when it comes to these things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evolutionmovement Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 Not grinding? Sounds like a wheel bearing possibly. Are the axle boots ripped? Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timdog4life Posted January 26, 2005 Author Share Posted January 26, 2005 no, theres no grinding. Its tough to explain the noise, its almost like a moaning. It doesnt sound like its caused by anything bumping or hitting together. Its a very constant noise that builds with acceleration. And theres no breaks or ticking in the noise. What do the axle boots look like and where might I find them (sorry but I really dont know much about suspension stuff and Im trying to learn) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquidiq Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 Really sounds like wheel bearings. I don't know about the '96 models, but my WRX were non-servicable and had to be replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evolutionmovement Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 Really sounds like wheel bearing(s), but the boots are at the ends of the axles - one at the joint where it meets the rear differential, and the other where it meets the wheel hub. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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