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Knocking, clanking from right front suspension--input?

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Old 06-20-2004, 01:35 PM
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Default Knocking, clanking from right front suspension--input?

The car has a metallic clank up front, especially when turning right and hitting any minor bump or driveway. I seem to remember my old A4 making this noise right before both front control arms were replaced under warranty. Is this the noise a failing control arm makes? If not, what are some possible culprits? Also, I remember hearing of a possible A4/Passat recall on control arms. did this ever happen and are S4s affected by that recall?
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Don't all shout at once...
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Default Could also be tie-rod end. See if you can wiggle the wheel...

... with the car jacked up. If you can, it's probably the rod end.
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Default I have the same symptom. Mechanic identified worn out control arm bushings.

I will be replacing stock ones with Don Istook ones.

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