Noise & vibration through steering wheel

[SVT_Power]

I think I know this one but it's escaping me. Basically when I turn the wheel left a little bit, there's a humming noise along with vibration through the steering wheel and when i turn it a little right, it's fine. I know it's not the tires since they're relatively new.

(Funny enough, both of the family cars are having this issue)

[Eye of the Tiger]

Right front wheel bearing.

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[the Teuton]

It sounds like either a wheel bearing or you need an alignment.

You pick which one.

[S204STi]

RightLeft front wheel bearing.

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Also make sure it's not the tires (poor alignment may have wiped them out on the inside edge already), but Nick is most likely correct.

[SVT_Power]

okay i jacked up the front end today to wiggle the wheels around. The left side seemed solid, the right had a little bit of place but not nearly as much as this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5khjK0y6PIw

any play = change bearing?

[S204STi]

okay i jacked up the front end today to wiggle the wheels around. The left side seemed solid, the right had a little bit of place but not nearly as much as this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5khjK0y6PIw

any play = change bearing?

With any sealed cartridge bearing it must be replaced if there is play.  Some 4wds still have adjustable bearings but those are going out of style.

Also, Nick you were right about it being the right side.

[the Teuton]

My dad drove my Subaru back 130 miles home with a nasty ass wheel bearing problem. It doesn't have to be changed.