I just got my left front wheel bearing replaced.
It was grinding loudly when straight running and actually lessened slightly when turning the wheels.
The races came out in pieces! Luckily no spindle damage but it was a close thing.
I would look at it before driving much further.

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1981 240D 143k 4 spd manual -SOLD

2004 VW Jetta TDI 5 speed 300k -still driven daily