Volkswagen Repair: 2002vw jetta wagon, wheel drive cars, front wheel drive cars

Question
hi - seemes to be a rumbling -like or scraPING SOUND when i turn rt only-WHEEL IS SHAKY SOME VIBRATION ALSO - DO YU THINK ITS A TIRE THING OR OTHER ?

Answer
Hi Lisa, sorry it took so long to respond, my computer at home broke.  Anyhow, the wheel problem could be a loose wheel, and tire, ie. not torqued on tight enough.  It could also be a wheel bearing.  However, since these are all front wheel drive cars, the most common failure is "CV" joints, or boots...usually boots first, then joint.  CV stands for constant velocity, and means basically the same thing as "U-joint" did in the "good old days."  They just act to transfer the power from the engine, and transmission to the wheels, and tires.  I hope this helps you figure it out.  Good luck, Lisa.