Noise when driving over 65 MPH?

2016 SUBARU CROSSTREK
120,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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This vehicle about year ago. Makes what sounds like a lot of tire noise. A little grumbling at my feet. This car is known to need wheel bearing replacements, especially in the rear. No accidents alignment is good. Wheel balance is also good. I just can’t pinpoint it.
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Jun 24, 2024 at 11:08 AM
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Yep, this is a classic wheel bearing noise, I would replace the wheel bearing hubs as needed to help fix the noise.

Here is a video of the job being done on a similar car with instructions for your car in the images below:

https://youtu.be/_FzmmBoa4Tg?si=tdF1tU1bPvpWEhuB

Here is how to replace the rear axle bearing hubs on your car. Thanks for the video, it helps. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.


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Jun 24, 2024 at 4:41 PM
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Definitely going to do to work on my own. Any opinions on what’s the best company to go with for new wheel, bearing and hub?
Jun 25, 2024 at 6:28 AM
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Good job, I would go for the ones that have the best warranty and try to stay with name brands. Let me know if you need help.
Jun 25, 2024 at 11:22 AM
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Am I going to have any problems if I drive on these bearings as they are? I drive an hour to and from work every day. Parts are coming on Saturday.
Jun 27, 2024 at 4:20 AM
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It is not good to drive on bad bearings because a serious failure can occur.
Jun 27, 2024 at 10:06 AM