Noise in front - replaced CV's, wasn't the problem

Noise in front - replaced CV\'s, wasn\'t the problem

Hi All,

I'm working on a friends 99 Jetta 2.0L with an automatic transmission. This is an A3 early 99 body style. There is a noise coming from the front left (driver's side) of the car. When driving below 40 MPH, it is not noticable. When above 40 MPH a rumbling noise can be heard while driving straight. If I turn right, it goes away, but turning left makes it worse. The pitch/frequency of the noise increases with higher speeds. Also, above 45 MPH or so, whenever I can hear it, I can feel it as well below my feet and slightly in the steering wheel.

I've replaced the drive axle on the driver's side with new CV joints on both ends - but the noise is still there.

Can someone give me an idea? Sorry this car isn't a diesel, but my car is and this forum is where I turn for advice on it.

Thanks in advance,

Justin

Noise in front - replaced CV\'s, wasn\'t the problem

Wheel bearings IMHO. Wheel bearings sometimes just howl, though usually they growl under specific loads.

Noise in front - replaced CV\'s, wasn\'t the problem

Check this thread.

http://forums.tdiclub.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=UBB41&Number=535246&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=7&fpart=1

I had a similar problem with my GTI. I swore up and down that the problem was in the front end but turned out to be the rear wheel bearings!!!

AJ
96 B4 Passat TDI
97 A3 GTI/VR6

Noise in front - replaced CV\'s, wasn\'t the problem

I just had both fron wheel bearing replaced- they were SHOT- 99K miles. Left rears were bad, too.

Noise in front - replaced CV\'s, wasn\'t the problem

sounds like a wheel bearing growl.
Check for cupped tire treads first.