New noise under acceleration / load

S

Sam

I've got a 98 outback wagon with 175,000 miles. Over the last couple
days I've noticed a new noise - sort of a loose grinding sound when
the car is accelerating or under a load. It's only when the car is in
gear - ruling out the engine - and i can't hear it if the window is
down. I'm kinda worried this might be the transmission main shaft
bearing, but you'd think I'd be able to hear it all the time, instead
of just when the motor is under a load. Anyone got any idea what this
could be?
 
Wheel bearing comes to mind. Typically when transmission bearings start to
go the transmission will also start to jump out of gears.
 
johninKY said:
Wheel bearing comes to mind. Typically when transmission bearings start to
go the transmission will also start to jump out of gears.
Hi,
Ditto, figure out which side. My kids had rear right wheel bearings
replaced.
 
Hi,
Ditto, figure out which side. My kids had rear right wheel bearings
replaced.

I just replaced the left, front wheel bearing not that long ago.
This noise is similar, but not nearly as pronounced as that was. I
suppose it could be one of the other three wheels though.
 

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