No abnormal feeling at all. I had ball joint issues with my VW's back in the day, so that's the feeling I expected. I think my ball joint boot got ripped last time I replaced the drivers side wheel bearing, so I'm wondering if the grease may have seeped out and now it's dry and hating life.
Creaking/groaning could be another wheel bearing, too. Seems like these cars eat wheel bearings like mid-day snacks... When does it creak/groan? Constantly or while turning a certain direction?