Re: Side effect of worn strut bearing

["Billy T." <btylaska@onramp.net>]

Sounds like your exhaust is hitting the torsion beam.  The left rear is where
the exhaust crosses the beam.

Billy T.

"Chris P." wrote:

> VR6'ers,
>         I have recently noticed a clunking sound coming from the left rear
> of the car when accelerating hard, going over bumps, and when I turn.  I
> believe that this is a worn strut bearing in the left rear.
> OK, now for the question:
>         Could a worn strut bearing on just one side cause the car to pull in
> that direction??  In my case, my left rear is worn (I think) and the car
> pulls to the left.  I have checked my alignment at NTB (6 month warranty),
> and they said that my alignment was great (well within' factory specs).
>         Also, how would I go about checking my strut bearing??  I looked in
> the GTI archives, but it told how to check it while it was on a lift.
>         Thanks for the help!
> Chris
> '97 Black Jetta VR6
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