Creaking when braking or accelerating

solort · 02-13-2013, 07:58 AM

I recently had some transfer box bushings and pilot bearings replaced. Now, I get a creaking noise up front (sounds like center front or maybe rt front) when I put on brakes, and then when I accelerate. It "feels" like something may be shifting fore to aft and vice versa. I had it on a lift and cannot find anything loose. Any recommendations on what to look for? Thx for any help!

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Aaron'z 2.5RS · 02-13-2013, 11:24 AM

There's only one pilot bearing that I know of and its in the flywheel.. if you had the flywheel out any number of things could be clunking.. axles, hubs, endlinks, brake calipers..

Start putting wrenches to bolts and hope its not inside somewhere

solort · 02-14-2013, 04:55 PM

Now that it is dry, I can get the noise more consistently. a creaking noise, not during bumps, just like the momentum of the engine. I tried tightening bolts. Swaybar bushings look good (70K miles on 07 2.5i Impreza 5 speed). Maybe it could be the car shifting on the motor mounts? It seems like it should be easy to find, but no luck yet. Suggestions? Thx

Uncle Scotty · 02-14-2013, 05:19 PM

check all of the engine/trans mount bolts/nuts

also...check the rear lca bushings for leaks....they are liquid filled on some models and if they are leaking they can do that

solort · 02-15-2013, 06:31 AM

Thx. May start with replacing engine mounts. Is there a good how-to with pics for the basement jack stand job?

Aaron'z 2.5RS · 02-15-2013, 05:49 PM

Is your pitch stop/dog bone worn out (upper motor mount) it controls the fore/aft movement of the driveline along with the trans mount..

solort · 02-19-2013, 07:43 AM

Found it finally! Pitch stop was not tight enough against firewall. Now all is quiet. Thx to everyone for all the suggestions!

Aaron'z 2.5RS · 02-19-2013, 01:52 PM

Bam!...

02-13-2013, 07:58 AM	#1
solort Scooby Newbie Member#: 261484 Join Date: Oct 2010	Creaking when braking or accelerating I recently had some transfer box bushings and pilot bearings replaced. Now, I get a creaking noise up front (sounds like center front or maybe rt front) when I put on brakes, and then when I accelerate. It "feels" like something may be shifting fore to aft and vice versa. I had it on a lift and cannot find anything loose. Any recommendations on what to look for? Thx for any help! * Registered users of the site do not see these ads. Last edited by solort; 02-14-2013 at 04:52 PM.

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02-13-2013, 11:24 AM	#2
Aaron'z 2.5RS Scooby Guru Member#: 1026 Join Date: Mar 2000 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Hickigan Vehicle: '00 RS/WRX Stg5 '98 RS Stock	There's only one pilot bearing that I know of and its in the flywheel.. if you had the flywheel out any number of things could be clunking.. axles, hubs, endlinks, brake calipers.. Start putting wrenches to bolts and hope its not inside somewhere

02-14-2013, 04:55 PM	#3
solort Scooby Newbie Member#: 261484 Join Date: Oct 2010	Now that it is dry, I can get the noise more consistently. a creaking noise, not during bumps, just like the momentum of the engine. I tried tightening bolts. Swaybar bushings look good (70K miles on 07 2.5i Impreza 5 speed). Maybe it could be the car shifting on the motor mounts? It seems like it should be easy to find, but no luck yet. Suggestions? Thx

02-14-2013, 05:19 PM	#4
Uncle Scotty NASIOC Supporter Member#: 16200 Join Date: Mar 2002 Vehicle: OK Houston we have an Uncle	check all of the engine/trans mount bolts/nuts also...check the rear lca bushings for leaks....they are liquid filled on some models and if they are leaking they can do that

02-15-2013, 06:31 AM	#5
solort Scooby Newbie Member#: 261484 Join Date: Oct 2010	Thx. May start with replacing engine mounts. Is there a good how-to with pics for the basement jack stand job?

02-15-2013, 05:49 PM	#6
Aaron'z 2.5RS Scooby Guru Member#: 1026 Join Date: Mar 2000 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Hickigan Vehicle: '00 RS/WRX Stg5 '98 RS Stock	Is your pitch stop/dog bone worn out (upper motor mount) it controls the fore/aft movement of the driveline along with the trans mount..

02-19-2013, 07:43 AM	#7
solort Scooby Newbie Member#: 261484 Join Date: Oct 2010	Found it finally! Pitch stop was not tight enough against firewall. Now all is quiet. Thx to everyone for all the suggestions!

02-19-2013, 01:52 PM	#8
Aaron'z 2.5RS Scooby Guru Member#: 1026 Join Date: Mar 2000 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Hickigan Vehicle: '00 RS/WRX Stg5 '98 RS Stock	Bam!...