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May 5, 2001 | 12:04 PM

kaiser_chef_beets

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help!! (inside)

I've got some squeaking and creaking when i come to a stop and when i turn the steering wheel. Is it my tie rod? I am very concerned...please advise!!

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May 5, 2001 | 02:08 PM

Blk Mgc Man

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Sounds like lower control arm failure. (the bushings are galvanized in)

May 5, 2001 | 04:39 PM

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is it ok to drive???

May 5, 2001 | 06:01 PM

Bob Petruska

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Sounds like the control arm ball joint.....

Bad control arm bushings usually clunk, the creaking and squealing are the ball joints. It doesn't matter which are bad as you still need to replace the complete control arm to solve the problem. There are 8 control arms on the A4 front. Determining which one is bad is usually a trial and error process!