vincenz0

I recently bought a used 2010 S4 and love it. However, I've noticed some light clunking sounds coming from what sounds like the passenger side suspension.

The weird thing is that I only notice these in the morning when leaving my house, with the radio off or volume down low.

Seems to happen:

+ when car is cold / first started in the morning
+ low speeds
+ driving over road imperfections

Can't replicate it at any other times.

Any thoughts on what I should investigate? Swaybar links? CVs? Loose wheel centercaps or something?

vincenz0

Might be wheel bearings? Anyone have issues with those on their S4?

jsh139

I don't think that wheel bearings typically clunk, they usually "growl" at speed and when turning will increase/decrease depending on which side is going bad.

My guess would be worn swaybar endlink bushings or loose bolt(s) in the sways/endlinks themselves.

jsh139

Also, the control arm bushings in our cars have been known to go bad. My car had all four front upper control arms replaced before I bought it.

vincenz0

Thanks for the tips! I'll try to check out the swaybar links this weekend.