deckhand

I’ve noticed when driving the Q7 into a inclined driveway, while approaching the driveway at an angle, the front suspension makes a pretty loud pop/clunk sound. This is intermittent, but happens frequently enough to notice a trend. It appears that when that particular load is applied to the front suspension, the pop/clunk occurs. Has anyone seen this issue before or know of any TSB’s regarding this issue?

Thanks for the help.

Meyecul

There is a thread on here that could likely be your issue (sorry cannot link you at the moment as I would need to search for it). But, search out "front control arm bushings". Many of us had to have the bushings replaced due to creaking of the front suspension.

jonfran21

This is happening to me! It doesn't happen every time, thanks for the information. I'll look it up and see if I can get it fixed!

jonfran21

https://www.audiworld.com/forums/q7-...t-end-2933171/

RJC 1

Had mine done...the new control arm bushings make the noises less noticeable, but they're still there, just not as pronounced.

gsobol

I haven't notice the clank on front loading, but last night I have notice the clank coming from the driver's side front when the front suspension got unloaded. Sort of revers of what was described. Both times I was on the inclined driveway (think entrance into parking lot structure) and at the end of incline where it straightens out, that's when the clank occurs. No noise other than during this transition.

RJC 1

Slow speed turns is where it's most noticeable...not a clank but more like a popping. The new bushings made it 70% better.

AnalogAudi

I has the exact same experience. Picked up the car yesterday with new bushings installed per TSB 20448264/5 and now the clunk occurs more often on turns, but not as loud/ pronounced as before.

When I dropped my car off there was another guy there dropping off his Q7 for the same issue.

bigpimpinthed

How does one know when there is an open TSB for their vehicle?

AnalogAudi

I don't know but I wish I did. Google hasn't turned up anything useful for me.