Possible CV Joint Replacement

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DUTTONMN
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I have a 2004 VW JETTA with 34,000 miles on it. I just bought new tires less than 1,000 miles ago, had them balanced, and the works done to them.

I brought it back to sears where i had the tires installed, and had them re-balance them. Because they have said that with VW Tires, they are unable to put the standard car weights on the tires because of the design.

However, i was told by a colleague that it may be my cv joints. Because when i go around corners, or am driving at a high speed i have vibrations, and almost rubbing noises. Should i take it to a mechanic to have them investigate, or should i just go ahead and replace the cv joints myself.

My fiance is a mechanic in the Coast Guard, so i'm thinking that he migh be capable of doing this task. Please tell me if i'm way over my head.
Oct 15, 2007 at 1:22 PM
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Call the dealer and see if you are still under factory warranty for that.

May be a bearing problem.
Oct 15, 2007 at 1:35 PM
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You were right...it was in fact a bearing problem!
Oct 16, 2007 at 11:42 AM
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Almost like I know what I'm doing :wink:
Oct 16, 2007 at 4:55 PM