1999 Forester Rubbing Sound?

[N1RZB]

My 1999 Forester L AutoTrans has a rubbing like sound which seems to be
coming from the rear of the car. It almost sound like a tire rubbing against
the inner wheel well. I have checked the clearances all around the rear end
and can find anything. Rear end fluid is ok and it doesn't sound like a
bearing. Any thoughts or suggestions would be gratefully appreciated. Maybe
you have had the same thing happen to your car?

Thanks,
Dave

 

[higgledy]

I think I am having the same noise on my '06 Forester. Sounds like a
churpy noise.

 

[Carl 1 Lucky Texan]

My 1999 Forester L AutoTrans has a rubbing like sound which seems to be
coming from the rear of the car. It almost sound like a tire rubbing against
the inner wheel well. I have checked the clearances all around the rear end
and can find anything. Rear end fluid is ok and it doesn't sound like a
bearing. Any thoughts or suggestions would be gratefully appreciated. Maybe
you have had the same thing happen to your car?

Thanks,
Dave

Likely a wheel bearing - weak spot on certain years. Is it worse in
sweeoing turns one direction versus the other? Often, whichever
direction is loudest, it's the outside bearing (right turn loud=left
rear bearing)

get it checked out. If they replace the bearing, they should use
Legacy-style. A dealer should know, and indie mech might not.

Carl

 

[Edward Hayes]

I would first eliminate any brake dragging. Then check the axel nut
for tightness. Then look for something like a fender lining that came
loose. Is the rear of the car level from side to side and if not maybe
a spring or spring support has a problem.