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i put some new bearings and seals on the front drivers side today, i packed the bearings did everything right atleast i think. then when i went to test drive it made this sqeeking sound when i would accelerate fast from a stop or when i would slow way down. if the brakes are on at all it goes away. the sqeek does not sound like metal or metalic so i think maybe the seals may not be in all the way and is rubbing on the cv. if so could ths be bad? or could i live with it. thanks

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i put some new bearings and seals on the front drivers side today, i packed the bearings did everything right atleast i think. then when i went to test drive it made this sqeeking sound when i would accelerate fast from a stop or when i would slow way down. if the brakes are on at all it goes away. the sqeek does not sound like metal or metalic so i think maybe the seals may not be in all the way and is rubbing on the cv. if so could ths be bad? or could i live with it. thanks

 

not sure... when you changed your bearings how did your brake pads look? some pads will have a little metal peice on them that makes a whole bunch of noise when the brakes arent being applied.

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  • 11 months later...

Hi All,

 

I have a similar problem. I get a squeeking/whistleing noise when going straight or turning left. Its like when the wheel reaches a certain point in rotation it gives a split second sound and as I increase speed (rotation) so too does the noise to the point that it almost becomes continous. No noise when turning right.

 

I had 2 new tires of same spec fitted on front recently & only really noticed noise since then.

 

Any suggestions its a 04 Impreza WRX AWD.

 

Neil

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how tight did you make the axle nuts?

 

if they are 'loose' (relative term), they can cause all sorts of weird sounds.

 

They should be 145 ft/lbs, IIRC

Also be SURE the "spring washer" is on correct, it has a marking that says "out" .

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