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Old 02-22-2014, 05:55 PM   #1
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Hmm.. both sound expensive/difficult

Any way I can "test" either of those to better gauge if either one is the culprit? Was trying to replicate the sound with the rear end on jack stands. Is it even possible if those are the suspect items?
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Old 02-22-2014, 06:14 PM   #2
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Hmm.. both sound expensive/difficult

Any way I can "test" either of those to better gauge if either one is the culprit? Was trying to replicate the sound with the rear end on jack stands. Is it even possible if those are the suspect items?
I had the bolts sheer in my CV.. I fixed it for free without spending a dime at the house myself and also borrowing a few hammy down bolts from a boxster at the dealership that no longer needed them... hopefully if it is down there.. the joint itself is fine and you just need to replace some bolts same as mine... is the ride odd in any way?
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Old 02-22-2014, 06:30 PM   #3
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What Timco said.
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Old 02-22-2014, 06:33 PM   #4
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Ride feels fine and if I coast on a flat surface, it tracks normal. I've had bearing go out on other cars and it's usually like a "roaring" type of sound or a metal grinding type sound. This is more of a squeak type sound, like a small dog in my trunk lol.

I'm a DIY'er so I would do the work myself, but seems like there'd be some special tools involved. I don't have a press, or bearing pullers (easy enough to borrow from FLAPS), or a bearing "installer". Is this a DIY project or no?
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Semi serious DIY. I've had my axles and engine out, not the bearing though.
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