2002 Subaru Legacy Repair Question
Topics covered: Axle, Wheel, Ball joint.
Mileage: 116,000 miles.
Mileage: 116,000 miles.
Asked on January 21, 2011
Thumping noise and feel in front end while turning
2002 subaru legacy gt while turning left or right at slow speed a thumping noise and feel can be senced from front end
Asked by mikearsAnswer
Replied on January 21, 2011
Most likely a CV axle. Inspect boots for leaks/tears.
Replied on January 21, 2011
both axel/cv assemblys recently were replaced. problem seem to start about 3 months after right front was replaced for torn boot
Replied on January 21, 2011
Raise car, put on stands, grasp wheel and push/pull both horizontally and vertically. If any movement, then bearing, bushing, tie rod, ball joint.
Replied on January 21, 2011
front end components feel tite. could right side reman axel have gone bad. also follow up, problem seems to occur after driving for about 10 miles. the thumping becomes more severe during low speed turns left or right or even in reverse.after about 10 mi of driving
Replied on January 23, 2011
I would think either a CV joint or wheel bearing.
Classic symptom of CV axle is clicking/clunking while turning.