1996 Volkswagen Jetta Jetta Wobble

1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
126,395 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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FINOP
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Help I have a 1996 VW Jetta that wobbles on acceleration between 20mph and 40 mph. I have rotated the tires and had them rebalanced it seems to do it worce after things have warmed up and does not seem to matter what rpm or gear it is in , what do you think could be the problem .

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Greg
Aug 23, 2008 at 7:59 AM
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MERLIN2021
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Check ball joints, and engine and tranny mounts.
Aug 23, 2008 at 8:17 AM
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SHELEYBETH
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Mine was doing that and the axel boot on passenger sided needed replaced. Could be that.
Oct 25, 2008 at 11:35 AM
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