roger1 Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 I have a 02 Forestor with 140K miles and have Subbies since 82. The noise isn't the usual when you turn the corner, but on straight away and when going on a curve it goes away. I was able to diagnose outside joints by turning a corner etc. The boots all look OK. Is there a system for us shade tree mechanics for the inner cv joints? BTW at 65+mph it is hardly noticeable and starts about 25. I just completed a 750 mile trip and I cannot detect any indication its getting worse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy777 Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Can you be a little more specific on the noise? Is it vehicle speed dependent and when exactly does it occur (I couldn't really follow your post when describing when it occurs). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger1 Posted December 4, 2011 Author Share Posted December 4, 2011 It occurs during a moderate acceleration but not during a accelerator backoff. Going around a curve with constant foot pressure it stops. At 60+ it is hardly detectable. I put it on jackstands started engine, no noise under that "light load" or obvious "slop" of shafts when I grabbed the them. The engine was off then. Hope this helps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xadamx1 Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 I don't know for sure, but my guess is it would be the CV (constant velocity) joint. I have a similar problem in my car and that's what I have determined it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 CV Joint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger1 Posted December 16, 2011 Author Share Posted December 16, 2011 I replace right cv axle and fixed the problem. Boots looked good and looks to be original. Guess it was inter-joint that was the culprit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster2 Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 If it is a bad CV joint, you can drive many more miles before replacement. It will just simply get louder as time and miles march on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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