4KQ Front Suspension Help Needed!

[Huw Powell]

> I've got the same noise on my 4KQ.  Also had it on my 4K.  Reputable shop
> told me they thought it was the spring rotating (due to wear?).
> Unfortunately I did not correct the annoyance before selling the car, so I
> can't confirm if that was the actual cause.  I'll check out the ball joint,
> but let me know if you find out another fix.

front suspension clunks can be caused by...

control arm bushings
subframe bushings
sway bar bushings
strut top bearings
ball joints
tie rod ends or even inners
misalignment of spring in perch

and probably a few other things (cv joints, bearings...) that do not
tend to clunk though.

You may find fixing the worst offender will only reduce the clunk,
replacing everything over time will gradually eliminate it.

Driving with it will probably accelrate wear on all items mentioned.

-- 
Huw Powell

http://www.humanspeakers.com/audi/

http://www.humanthoughts.org/