Typ 89 front subframe bushings R@R question

[radek@istar.ca]

Well, you guys were right once again.  The subframe bushings are OK, 
the clunk comes from the steering rack.  However, it is not the bulkhead 
attachment points but rather the two bolts at the end of the cylinder rod 
that hold the tie rod carrier bracket.  Under no stress they hold well
but when more force is needed to turn the wheels, i.e. when the car 
is stationary, there is some play.  Either the bolts need to be tightened a bit, 
or something may have fractured.  To be on the safe side, I'll dismantle 
the whole thing and inspect.  At least I don't have to do the subframe 
bushings for now!
Thanks for all you help.

Radek
 88 90Q
 91 V8Q 5-sp


> 
> Message: 2
> Date: Fri, 16 Sep 2005 14:35:46 GMT
> From: radek at istar.ca
> Subject: Re: Typ 89 front subframe bushings R at R question 
> To: quattro at audifans.com
> Message-ID: <E1EGHJa-0001iA-00 at app1.nasc.inter.net>
> 
> Thank you guys for your suggestions.  Just to clarify:  the items that have been
replaced,
> 
> have been replaced due to normal wear, before the "clunk" in the steering developed.  
> So I know that the struts and control arms are good, including sway bar bushings.  
> However, I didn't know about  issues with the steering rack attachment points 
> (thanks Kneale!) - that's the thing I'm going to check on the weekend.  If it isn't
that, 

> I guess the only remaining suspects are the subframe bushings.  
> I'll report on my findings.
> Thanks again and have a good weekend.