2002 Volkswagen Passat inquiry

Tiny
HAFID
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  • 2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • MANUAL
  • 94,542 MILES
I recently bought this car. I noticed that when I turn the steering wheel in tight spaces I hear a rattling noise. It doesnt do it when im driving and turning. I took it to a mechanic. He suspected the steering belt. He changed it. But the problem remained the same. I took it back. He said he checked everything! But he could not pinpoint what causes the noise. He said it could either be the steering pump npt giving enough air ot the streering rachet. He advised me to take it to the vw dealer. Please help.
thank you very much
hafid.
Thursday, June 12th, 2008 AT 5:02 AM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
  • MECHANIC
  • 31,937 POSTS
Hi there,

I would have the front drive shaft C.V. Joints inspected as I feel that they are worn and this is the knocking you are hearing on tight turns.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Thursday, June 12th, 2008 AT 5:09 AM

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