Why does my car vibrate when drive unless I'm turning right?

2001 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
121,183 MILES
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JORDANFSKB
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I replace my CV axle, strut, and wheel bearing. I couldn't find anything rubbing and my tires are balanced. For some reason when I turn right it stops vibrating until I'm going straight or turning left, than it vibrates again.
Feb 11, 2012 at 1:25 PM
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HMAC300
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if you are turning right and it stops it may be your left cv joint as it may take the pressure off of it.
Feb 11, 2012 at 1:29 PM
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JORDANFSKB
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Is there any way to tell if that's it for sure?
Feb 11, 2012 at 1:33 PM
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HMAC300
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try driving straight and while at speed turn the wheel slightly one way or another to see if that makes a difference. it's about the only way unless you have a pro look at it and he gives his opinion.
Feb 11, 2012 at 1:40 PM
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OLIVER
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hi,
i got the same problem but for me, the gearstick stops vibrating when I turn to the left. And when I turn the steering wheel slightly to the left, it starts again. I still do not know how to fix it. Can you help pls?

Feb 24, 2012 at 2:51 AM
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