Problem fixed, center differential was bad, replaced with new unit and everything works fine2002 subaru wrx wagon. Also, see repair breakdown by problem area and cost. I show the parts inside a subaru 5 speed manual transmission and what they do, i also explain a little about my project to design a 5 speed dogbox. I have a 2001 subaru outback with a bad tranny, will a tranny out of a 2000 outback or one out of a 200204 outback fit. The 2001 subaru forester has 9 nhtsa complaints for the suspension.
Clunking in subaru while turning sharp maintenance. The worst complaints are engine, wheels hubs, and accessories interior problems. How to replace a subaru center differential, its easy. Transmission problem 2001 subaru forester all wheel drive manual i purchased the clutch kit for my car, just wanted to know if there was anything special about changing the clutch in my forrester with it. The newer models have not had recalls for this same transmission problem, but subaru owners have complained about some other transmission problems with. This no reserve auction is this sharp 2001 subaru forester awd suv with 5 speed manual transmission. In this video i will show you step by step how to replace a center diff of a subaru 5mt.
The final drive stick is often overlooked as its buried kind of down low and is located on the passenger side of the transmission near where the front halfshaft driveaxle enters the transmission. My 2001 subaru forester has a constant bad whine from the. So if subaru doesnt provide some support, and youre on your own for both part and labor, you might have an alternative, at least for the part. I cannot find the dipstick where others have said it is to be found, and my manual says not one word about the transmission. Subaru manual transmissions are pretty well built and have minimal problems. When i place the clutch in neutral, theres a swish of bearings type of noise. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Subaru forester transmission problems it still runs. The interior including the seats is sharp with no tear or wear. See realworld subaru forester transmission problems and repair histories as reported by other subaru forester owners. Often the oil slips outside the unit and gets to back.
I would recommend windham auto sales to all my friends and relatives when searching for a used car. See realworld subaru forester transmission problems and repair histories as. It seems that only 2000 2001 foresters list as the same read more. In this episode, i m gonna show you how to get rid of that noise. After that, carry out the replacement or repair work. You can recognize this issue just by looking at the oil leakage inside the car system. The pilot bearing was shot, but the clutch had another 20k left on it. Manual transmission was nonoperational after this incident. Every junkyard i call tells me that the 01 tranny was different and the others wont fit. Im just saying its not nearly as weak as the impreza transmission. The subaru forester has recalls for transmission problems for the model years of 2001 and 2002 which concerned 172564 subaru forester owners, according.
My subaru outback unlimited 2001 needs a transmission replaced after only 74,000. I have a 2001 forester that i believe the clutch has gone out on the compressor. Noises associated with manual tranmissions duration. He replaced it but there continued to be noise and the abs light came on. The most recently reported issues are listed below. You might all have heard about this problem already. The 2001 subaru forester has 4 nhtsa complaints for the power train at 91,775 miles average. The noise on the car has gotten louder and now im hearing a humming noise that seems to be coming from the passenger front side. Recently, i heard grinding noise coming from the rear passenger side wheel. This is a manual vehicle and it started the noise at about 145,000 miles and it has to warm up before it starts the noise. Some time back noticed transmisson getting noisy when clutch engaged. I have looked all over the engine compartment and cant find this thing. View and download subaru 2001 forester own ers manual online.
The subaru forester has recalls for transmission problems for the model years of 2001 and 2002 which concerned 172,564 subaru forester owners, according to repair pal. Detecting 7 common manual transmission problems car. Both steve and jim were very helpful with buying and financing this car. My 07 forester x 5speed has 1,400 miles on it and i rev it to near the.
In my owners manual, page 1127 it shows a diagram to find the dipstick for the manual transmission oil. Manual transmission oil b checking the oil level check the oil level monthly. It was making a loud screeching noise answered by a verified subaru mechanic. Subaru models equipped with the 5mt manual transmission may exhibit this condition. Hi, i have a 2001 subaru forester that needs the manual transmission replaced due to some type of wearbearing noise inside the transmission. Youtube 2009 wrx transmission noise that was an audi s5 believe it or not haha any help or advice on diagnosing what this could possibly be would be appreciated, i dont have to much money and who knows what a dealer will say. Fixing subaru transmission noise import car magazine. Inside a subaru 5 speed manual transmission youtube. Noise from transmissiongearbox area subaru outback forums. This was the center differential aka transfer case. The most common 6 manual transmission problems manual transmission oil leakage oil leakage is one of the most common manual transmission problems. Subaru motor vehicles have used manual, conventional automatic, and continuously variable cvt transmissions. You have a subaru with a squeaky clutch this is for you. I own three subaru vehicles one of which is a 2001 forester l.
All the repairs and service were performed at the dealership including the 60,00 mile major tuneup. The 2001 subaru forester has 2 problems reported for loud noise from defective wheel bearings. Noisy manual transmission subaru forester owners forum. I bought a 2001 forester manual transmission and its making a grinding noise under load in all. Ive read through tons of transmission gear noise threads and havent found exactly the answer i was looking for yet. In this episode, im gonna show you how to get rid of that noise. Subaru forester transmission problems and repair descriptions at. Automatic transmission s088501e4502 when trouble code about automatic transmission is shown on display, carry out the following basic check. Used 2001 subaru forester for sale with photos cargurus.
Subaru impreza manual transmission whining noise youtube. Keep your axle assembly in tiptop shape by swapping out your malfunctioning part with this premium grade axle component. The noise only starts at 40 mph and stops at 50 mph. All years manual transmission faq do not post problem reports. The worst complaints are grinding noise, transmission failure. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of subaru forester based on all problems reported for the forester. The diagram seems to point to the area on the passenger side at the corner or. Putting it into reverse results in loud clattering noise and vibrations. Westar is a widely recognized manufacturer and exporter of rubber to metal bonded parts for all types of trucks and automobiles. The transmissin makes a weird rough noise in all gears. View and download subaru 2001 forester service manual online. It only happens when you are accelerating, doesnt happen in neutral or when you are not on the gas. Purchasing gear through them helps support the channel via small commission from the website at absolutely.
You can also use this video if you have diff bearing noise. The dealer first said the noise was the alternator and replaced the alternator, but the noise continued. Transmission bearing noise is likely the mainshaft ball bearing. Noise pretty much goes away when clutch is depressed. All the service was done timely and as recommended. If anyone knows what this noise could be from please comment or message me. But yesterday, it started making really awful clunking and grinding noises whenever im in gear, especially while accelerating. In the fall of 2002, the right rear wheel bearing went bad and was replaced by the dealer less than 30,000 miles on the car. To see how frequently 2001 subaru forester problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. My mechanic said that the problem was the wheel bearing the bearings were toast.