Subaru grinding noise when turning fixed!

I noticed a grinding/ rattling noise when turning in my subaru witch really got me worried. In this video I go over my symptoms, What the issue ended up being and how I diagnosed it.
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2004 JDM Subaru legacy GT-B
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[@Mike_44]

OMG Yes! Finally a video that shows exactly what my '05 OBXT has while turning on full left lock or simply turning to the left.. Mine has this grinding/scraping almost like dragging a metal pipe on the floor kind of sound. Fantastic process of elimination. This is what a good mechanic does. I am going to check the left front wheel bearing, truly hoping it's just that on my car. Thank you!

[@Kamshaft]

Glad to help man! That's a great way of describing the sound.

[@keith_waugh]

I had the same problem on my VW Golf Estate and your video helped me fix it for FREE. Great!! Thanks!!

[@Kamshaft]

Glad to help M8!

[@commandogreenEX85AR]

Thanks man. Just replaces both Axles/CV and sound was still there. Gonna try the wheel bearings. 2006 STI.

[@shotiko1991]

thanks.. same sound same problem ^^

[@dankie44]

Thank you! Same noise on a 2017 forester

[@Kamshaft]

Glad the video helped!

[@thefrugaljeeper4054]

I just bought an 2011 Forester with 60,000 Km, and it had the grinding noise as well from left to right. I ruled out the brakes and CV since it’s a different noise. I’m thinking low steering fluid, but it has electronic steering so no fluid reservoir I can find. Your video is making me think it’s the wheel bearings. I’m going to have it checked tomorrow since it’s night time, hoping that’s the only problem and nothing else. Thanks for this vid. 👍

[@alicel.m]

hi, did you find what it was? can you share here?

[@joshbailey2662]

Same issue in my Toyota 86 but it only does it when driving the hills hard and taking a long sorta sharp left turn at like 60+

[@TomTomMarchy]

Which way to you primarily turn when doing donuts? It’s most likely left and that’s most likely your culprit ;) had mine go on my left way before my right and i’m about to change the left again! Something about the tire getting pulled across the tar instead of pushed when turned

[@drmike0936]

Life saver keeps me from having to do it.....I thought it was that to. Nice car to bro. 04?

[@Kamshaft]

Yesir! 2004 GT-B

[@mlkc1106]

Hi, do you have that grinding noise when braking? I have some intermittent grinding when turning left as well, but most of time while braking. Have changed pad and turned rotor initially but the same noise no changes... Have thought replacing the bearings which is my next suspect and after watching this vid gives me hope!!!! Nice ride btw... Me too a Legacy lover!!!

[@Kamshaft]

It would also happen sometimes while braking, the best thing you can do is pull apart your components and perform an inspection, ensure nothing is rubbing/contacting components (while turning) it’s also better if you can determine what side it is on. May be something rubbing, could be your CV axle or wheel bearing, worst case it’s the diff or diff bearings. Could be as simple as something loose and rubbing. (Loose brake pads could cause a chatter/grinding)

[@mlkc1106]

@@Kamshaft Yes, I have ripped apart both front braking system, checked/changed pads, checked any signs of grinding marks on shield, pad shims and clips so on but all looks ok. Have taken apart the wheel bearing to inspect as well. It doesn't feel easy to turn like a normal bearing does, but doesn't have the rough/grinding sound like yours in the vid. I do hoped not the diffs but will get the bearings replaced to try it out, and hoped could nailed it down for good! Thanks for your advises mate.

[@tmchevyman5319]

@@mlkc1106 did you ever get it figured out what the problem was?

[@the17bman]

Nice. That's something I should take a look at. I've been earing a very similar noise to that in my 2011 Impreza that's been bugging me, but on the right side front. Mostly when turning left, sometimes just going straight. But once I get going, the noise either gets quieter or stops completely. I'm only really hearing this when turning or when first taking off from a stop.

[@tomytimo6343]

Did you solve it?

[@alicel.m]

I have the same problem. But i just replace my front wheel bearing 3 months ago.

[@TomTomMarchy]

If there’s a noise are one side, about time to replace the other side

[@MxRyder19]

Hey bud ! My 2016 forester makes a kinda metal grinding every 2 heart beat. Gest worst when turning to the left but silenced when turning right. BUT HERE IS THE WEIRD STUFF ; It does not do it when i have my winter rims on!! Only on my original Subaru mags !?!?!?! Ever heard of something like that?

[@jamalsimon7978]

Bad bearing with no play? I think I have the same problem

[@Kamshaft]

Correct, the bearing may start to make sounds before it gets worn to the point of having play.

[@JWheelie]

I notice you have the chapstick on, and if there is one thing I've learned throughout this lifetime: its that a man who takes great care of his lips also takes great care of his motor vehicles

[@Kamshaft]

It flatters me to know that you pay such close attention to my lips, Perhaps you could have a closer look at them next time we see each other? :)

[@RedBeardRebass]

I refuse to believe those brake pads are two years old, even if this is a weekends only car lol Related, what brake pads do you use? 😂

[@Kamshaft]

They were a “high metallic compound” off rock auto. Put around 15,000km a year on the car.

[@RedBeardRebass]

@@Kamshaft Manual transmission? i'm real impressed regardless. i usually get the ceramic ones

[@Kamshaft]

@@RedBeardRebass manual yes! I installed them at 89,000km and had like 123,000 when it got wrote off, they also still had lots of life left when wrote off.