Subaru Repair: Shudder in 2008 Liberty Spec B 3.0 Wagon, viscous coupler, flat tyre


Question
I have had this problem for quite some time now and the guys at Subaru can never seem to find the problem. When i turn around a round about (usually right) or into a car park spot I get this violent shudder from the front right end of the car. It only happens when I have been driving the car for at least 30 minutes or so and under low speed. It sounds like I have a flat tyre, but upon inspection, the tyre is not flat and all appears to look ok. Once the car has cooled down (after being turned off for about an hour or so)it doesn't happen only happens when the vehicle seems to be hot.  Any light you could shed on this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Answer
Lili,

Your Subie doesn't exist in the U.S Market so I really have no idea if its an Auto , Manual or if it has  VDC

As such its difficult to come up with any advise on a car I really have no back ground with.

Usually a slow speed bind in the front is related to a viscous coupler for the AWD system(manual Transmission only) or a wheel bearing and or hub issue.

In an Automatic usually the bind from a problem in the AWD system is felt in the rear.

Justin
www.allwheeldriveauto.com