knocking/grinding noise coming from steering

2007 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
133,000 MILES • 2.0L • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ANDY COTTRELL
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Getting a knocking/grinding noise coming from steering at low speed. Gets worse the tighter I turn. Yesterday the engine started to feel like it was being held back when coasting or braking. I think it has to do with the drive axle, nearside front. My car is a Mrk 5 Diesel.
Jul 30, 2017 at 9:38 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Does it make noise in a right turn and left turn?
Jul 30, 2017 at 2:14 PM
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ANDY COTTRELL
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When turning left after locking right.
Jul 31, 2017 at 1:10 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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suspect left outer CV joint bad.
Jul 31, 2017 at 12:19 PM