Car pulling in Third. High Speed wobbles.Please Help

subie420 · 11-08-2009, 03:28 PM

I replaced the bearings in my LR tire about three months ago the tech said he will probably need to replace the hub but didnt. I have no idea what is going on but in third the the car seems to pull to the left and gets wobbly then when i shift it straightens back out. Also at high speeds, especially when turning right i would say above seventy the car seems very unstable and moves around alot. Its a 2002 2.5rs. Please if anyone knows whats going on, i figure maybe an engine or tranny mount, or something to do with the wheel. Thanks

RaceFaceXC · 11-09-2009, 12:30 AM

try asking in the suspension forum. they could probably give you a couple things to look at to start.

subie420 · 11-09-2009, 06:57 PM

ok thanks

GrimmSpeed · 11-09-2009, 07:08 PM

It's kinda weird that it's only happening in the 3rd.

When was the last time the wheels were balanced and your alignment was done? I would check your axel nut too and make sure it's still in place. Also, get all of the wheels off the ground and see if they have any play.

Mike

Hedbergsuby07 · 11-09-2009, 07:24 PM

agreed alignment is your friend this might i have a feeling this would

RaceFaceXC · 11-09-2009, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GrimmSpeed

It's kinda weird that it's only happening in the 3rd.

When was the last time the wheels were balanced and your alignment was done? I would check your axel nut too and make sure it's still in place. Also, get all of the wheels off the ground and see if they have any play.

Mike

i doubt its a transmission related problem, i think it has to do with the suspension/alignment @ speeds that occur in 3rd gear during typical acceleration, or possibly something to do with the drivetrain on the output side of the trans or after.

snoopyone8 · 11-10-2009, 11:43 AM

When I bought my 98 it did the same thing. I didnt address for about a year(4 seasons in the North East). In dry conditions it did exactly what you said, in wet or icy/snowy conditions it was absolutley DIABOLICAL!!!

Long story short....right rear was out of alignment--too much toe-in, it effected accelleration, braking and turning, especially in slippy conditions.
It became a whole new and stable car after that was sorted!!!

-adam

11-08-2009, 03:28 PM	#1
subie420 Scooby Newbie Member#: 110142 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: here Vehicle: 02 black impreza	Car pulling in Third. High Speed wobbles.Please Help I replaced the bearings in my LR tire about three months ago the tech said he will probably need to replace the hub but didnt. I have no idea what is going on but in third the the car seems to pull to the left and gets wobbly then when i shift it straightens back out. Also at high speeds, especially when turning right i would say above seventy the car seems very unstable and moves around alot. Its a 2002 2.5rs. Please if anyone knows whats going on, i figure maybe an engine or tranny mount, or something to do with the wheel. Thanks

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11-09-2009, 12:30 AM	#2
RaceFaceXC Scooby Specialist Member#: 165749 Join Date: Dec 2007 Chapter/Region: South East Location: stupid Florida Vehicle: 2007 No YELLING on the bus!	try asking in the suspension forum. they could probably give you a couple things to look at to start.

11-09-2009, 06:57 PM	#3
subie420 Scooby Newbie Member#: 110142 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: here Vehicle: 02 black impreza	ok thanks

11-09-2009, 07:08 PM	#4
GrimmSpeed NASIOC Vendor Member#: 136396 Join Date: Jan 2007 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: St. Paul, MN Vehicle: 96 L 10 Genesis 99RS	It's kinda weird that it's only happening in the 3rd. When was the last time the wheels were balanced and your alignment was done? I would check your axel nut too and make sure it's still in place. Also, get all of the wheels off the ground and see if they have any play. Mike

11-09-2009, 07:24 PM	#5
Hedbergsuby07 Scooby Specialist Member#: 160840 Join Date: Oct 2007 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: boston Vehicle: 2007 impreza urban gray scoooped	agreed alignment is your friend this might i have a feeling this would

11-10-2009, 11:43 AM	#7
snoopyone8 Scooby Newbie Member#: 42970 Join Date: Sep 2003 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Connecticut USA Vehicle: 1998 2.5RS DOHC 2000 2.5RS	When I bought my 98 it did the same thing. I didnt address for about a year(4 seasons in the North East). In dry conditions it did exactly what you said, in wet or icy/snowy conditions it was absolutley DIABOLICAL!!! Long story short....right rear was out of alignment--too much toe-in, it effected accelleration, braking and turning, especially in slippy conditions. It became a whole new and stable car after that was sorted!!! -adam