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I have bad road noise after 40 mph. This started after changed tires and both front boots and axles

We recently had new tires installed on our 2006 Subaru Outback. Also recently have had both front boots and axles replaced by the dealer. Dealer told us it was a good idea to replace the axles when the broken boots were replaced. All this has been completed. Now we get terrible road noise at 40 mph and up. Seems more like the problem started after the boots and axles were replaced. Also seems like the road noise is more noticeable in the front. My wife thinks service people may have left out some kind of noise barrier or insulation. Any ideas?

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the axles are new and the cv joints mat be firm resulting in noise transmission through failing engine mounts ( unlikely but possible )
the tread pattern may be the cause of the noise especially if the tyre pressure is incorrect
Take it back to the shop and take them for a road test to see if they can find the reason
when drive axles have to replaced , it generally means that the front lower arms have to be disconnected so a wheel alignment may also be in order

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ebil_redhead

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  • Posted on Sep 27, 2008

SOURCE: I have a 97 impreza

Just got for the boot. I'm willing to bet that the axle is factory (garage can look for green paint). IF it is... you've got to work REAAALLY hard to do damage. Mine was popping for months and there was only a tiny tiny bit of wear on the joint. If it's factory, KEEP THE AXLE. It'll run you about $15 per boot for good ones. Try to find neoprene ones, they'll last longer, and do NOT get split-boots.

And FYI.... Subarus, for whatever reason, CHEW them suckers up. So get used to it. But, for my Bu... it's a small price to pay for a great car!

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rialbk

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  • Posted on Sep 04, 2011

SOURCE: My 2005 subaru legacy outback

loose bolts somewhere in the front end? you have had lots of work done there. wheel weights can fall off or a rim can be difficult to balance?

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