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11-25-2014, 08:05 PM | #26 |
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Vehicle:2002 WRX |
A wealth of info, thanks everyone. I am still hopeful that I can avoid adding a wheel bearing project to this current repair, but I am now considering adding the tools for when one needs to be done.
If I were to get the tools from Harbor Freight, is this everything I would need? More than I would need? http://www.harborfreight.com/fwd-fro...ers-66829.html http://www.harborfreight.com/bearing...set-93980.html http://www.harborfreight.com/heavy-d...-pc-60327.html Dave
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11-25-2014, 09:11 PM | #27 |
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Join Date: Nov 2006
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MAIC
Location: richmond, va
Vehicle:2003 354 ftlb@3k rpm justablue hatch |
Those are the 3 items. I found a heavier slide hammer for a bit more money at one of the auto parts stores and can't remember which. Probably this one at Northern Tool
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...JPQaAu0M8P8HAQ And used the bench grinder to shape the bearing splitter face to fit the subie hub. Bad bearings usually begin with a whirring sound, rhythmic to speed of the wheel. Increases/decreases with weight/unweight as the car turns. Also had bad bearings without any play in the hub. |
11-26-2014, 12:02 PM | #28 |
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Awesome, thanks. Hopefully I will have time to tackle the project this weekend. I'll update with pics and progress as I go.
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11-26-2014, 01:07 PM | #29 | |
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BAIC
Location: Nor-Cal Bay Area
Vehicle:2002 WRX wagon 5mt PSM |
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I have this set and it works just fine, BUT I did have to take a dremle to it to fit properly on the studs of a 5x100 hub. 10 minutes and it was perfect. Sent from the twilight zone. |
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12-01-2014, 02:03 PM | #30 |
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Vehicle:2002 WRX |
I was able to replace the driver side rear knuckle assembly and the subframe this weekend. I did not have an accurate way to compare them and the pictures I took are crap, so I don't know for sure what was damaged (if anything) with the old parts.
This morning I took the car in to a new, recommended alignment shop and I was pleased with the work that they did. Here are the various stages as best I remember them: After adjusting just the toe on the rear: After readjusting the rear plus moving the subframe, also adjusting front camber: After adding eccentric bolts to try to further correct the alignment: Any thoughts on the alignment data? I was a little bummed that it still required the eccentric bolts to finally correct it, but I guess that is not that big of a deal. I am just happy that it is finally within spec and does not have ridiculous camber on the driver side rear wheel anymore. |
12-02-2014, 08:08 AM | #31 |
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Location: richmond, va
Vehicle:2003 354 ftlb@3k rpm justablue hatch |
Looking good. Lots of work. Amazing when 12 year old chassis bolts come out!
I have -1.5 camber on all 4 tires. Maybe dial in front negative camber a bit more? |
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