Forester SF Rear wheel vibrations (SOLVED)

Moribus

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Location
Lithuania
Car Year
1997
Car Model
Forester
Transmission
manual
Hey guys,
my SF forester started to make vibrations and weird sound on right back wheel.
At first it was barely audible, but today it gone wild.
I think its halfaxle joint broblem, but its not damaged and not leaking.
I uploaded video for you guys to hear.
 
Jack that wheel up. Can be done on the ground, but more difficult to detect.

Can you move the top/bottom of the wheel in/out?

Then turn the wheel/s by hand. Do they feel rough when turning?

Sounds to me like one or more collapsed wheel bearings.
 
Does it occur in a straight line or only when turning?
 
So...
It was drive shaft vibrations. It was hitting one of the stick shifter rods. You can get the Idea from photos. Now everything is replaced, and my subie goes like a charm.
 

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