I have done some searching have not turned up anything good - have a 2002 Forester S.
When the car seems to be cold, the rear-end produces a squealing noise - sounds like it is tied to the rotation of the tires. I cannot re-produce the noise by jumping on the back of the car (so I doubt it is the shock absorbers). It's definately not the tires - all have normal wear and are near new. The noise started as just an occasional high pitched squeal - we originally thought a small animal was stuck under the car - it sounded almost exactly like a cat.
The noise stops when the car banks right or left - so that knocks out wheel bearings.
After the car rolls at 70 mph for 3-4 mins the noise disappears. Could it be a CV joint boot?? I have looked for the slung heavy oil... but have not seen any trace.
Anyone have any experience or insight - much appreciated to all who reply! Thanks!
Ryan
When the car seems to be cold, the rear-end produces a squealing noise - sounds like it is tied to the rotation of the tires. I cannot re-produce the noise by jumping on the back of the car (so I doubt it is the shock absorbers). It's definately not the tires - all have normal wear and are near new. The noise started as just an occasional high pitched squeal - we originally thought a small animal was stuck under the car - it sounded almost exactly like a cat.
The noise stops when the car banks right or left - so that knocks out wheel bearings.
After the car rolls at 70 mph for 3-4 mins the noise disappears. Could it be a CV joint boot?? I have looked for the slung heavy oil... but have not seen any trace.
Anyone have any experience or insight - much appreciated to all who reply! Thanks!
Ryan