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#8127 of 8173 Re: wobbling wheels (2001 Outback) [dakotadriver] by ponytrekker Oct 01, 2009 (6:23 am)
Replying to: dakotadriver (Oct 01, 2009 6:08 am) The brake rotors warp regularly. Replies to this message: xwesx (Oct 01, 2009 9:11 am) dakotadriver (Oct 05, 2009 5:24 am) saedave (Oct 05, 2009 7:11 am) and 3 more...
#8128 of 8173 Re: wobbling wheels (2001 Outback) [ponytrekker] by xwesx Oct 01, 2009 (9:11 am)
Replying to: ponytrekker (Oct 01, 2009 6:23 am) Warped rotors? That is not going to make the vehicle "wobble" unless the driver applies the brakes.   Is this something that has come on gradually or started suddenly?   I suspect worn tie rod ends or ball joints.... possibly both. Replies to this message: dakotadriver (Oct 05, 2009 5:24 am) saedave (Oct 05, 2009 7:11 am) dakotadriver (Oct 05, 2009 8:33 am) and 2 more...
#8129 of 8173 Re: wobbling wheels (2001 Outback) [dakotadriver] by ateixeira Oct 01, 2009 (11:12 am)
Replying to: dakotadriver (Oct 01, 2009 6:08 am) Sounds like bad wheel bearings, a common failure given the age.
#8130 of 8173 2002 Outback roof rails finish peeling by surrfurtom Oct 04, 2009 (7:23 pm)
The black vinyl finish coating is peeling off two of the five roof rails that are attached to the roof lengthwise on my 2002 Outback. Has anyone else run into this, and did you try to refinish them? It looks as though the rails would need replacement to do it correctly. How big of a job is it to get access to the attaching devices? It would probably require removal of headliner and that looks like a pain. Thanks in advance.
#8131 of 8173 Re: wobbling wheels (2001 Outback) [xwesx] by dakotadriver Oct 05, 2009 (5:24 am)
Replying to: xwesx (Oct 01, 2009 9:11 am) I bought it at 113k and it didn't start wobbling until around 120 - 125k. I've noticed that it seems somewhat intermittant now; i.e., it seems fine, and then I'll come out of the store (or wherever I drove it to) and it will seem much worse, followed later by it seeming less wobbly for awhile. Replies to this message: saedave (Oct 05, 2009 7:11 am) dakotadriver (Oct 05, 2009 8:33 am) xwesx (Oct 05, 2009 8:58 am) and 1 more...
#8132 of 8173 Re: wobbling wheels (2001 Outback) [dakotadriver] by saedave Oct 05, 2009 (7:11 am)
Replying to: dakotadriver (Oct 05, 2009 5:24 am) Could you have a tire with tread or sidewall separation? That can feel like a wheel wobble. Replies to this message: dakotadriver (Oct 05, 2009 8:33 am) xwesx (Oct 05, 2009 8:58 am) dakotadriver (Oct 05, 2009 9:08 am)
#8133 of 8173 Re: wobbling wheels (2001 Outback) [saedave] by dakotadriver Oct 05, 2009 (8:33 am)
Replying to: saedave (Oct 05, 2009 7:11 am) My mechanic checked the tires two different times (and he and I have rotated them) and I have the same issue, which seems to rule out a tire issue unless they are all bad, which I was assured that they are OK. Replies to this message: xwesx (Oct 05, 2009 8:58 am) dakotadriver (Oct 05, 2009 9:08 am)
#8134 of 8173 Re: wobbling wheels (2001 Outback) [dakotadriver] by xwesx Oct 05, 2009 (8:58 am)
Replying to: dakotadriver (Oct 05, 2009 8:33 am) I still suspect ball joints or, perhaps as AJ suggested, wheel bearings. Try this: put the front end on blocks and pull/push hard on the top of each front tire. Do you perceive any movement of the wheel in or outward? If so, you have a wheel bearing issue. Check the boots on your ball joints and your tie rod ends. If any of the boots are "blown," then you likely have issues with those joints as well. Play in those joints will result in "wiggle." You can check your tie rod ends for play by locking the steering wheel while it is up on blocks, then trying to turn the wheel on one side by pushing/pulling on the front of the wheels. Replies to this message: dakotadriver (Oct 05, 2009 9:08 am)
#8135 of 8173 Re: wobbling wheels (2001 Outback) [xwesx] by dakotadriver Oct 05, 2009 (9:08 am)
Replying to: xwesx (Oct 05, 2009 8:58 am) Thanks (to all) for the advice. I will put the car up on jack stands and try what you suggest.
#8136 of 8173 outback wagon - rear camber adjustment by krall Oct 07, 2009 (4:54 am)
I have a 2001 Subaru outback wagon (4cyl, 5spd). I've had two 4-wheel alignments done in the last 10,000 and both have shown my left-rear camber is at -0.9 or -1.0 degrees. My tires are wearing so uneven that I "may" need a new set after only 50K on a 70K tire (see related post No. 8137).   Is there a way to adjust the rear camber and if so, how can I do this. The tire shop told me it was not adjustable and that they couldn't help me.   Thanks in advance for the suggestions.   I've had a ton!! of work done lately and have some reoccurring problems that may be related - please see separate post No. 8137 )

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