S4 suspension clunking

[Richard van der Hoff]

Grant Lenahan wrote:
> I doubt it is shocks. First, they rarely fail.  Second, they would not 
> clunk, and even less at low speeds.

Well, quite.

> Third, in my case it was always the uppers that failed first.
> 
> But I am perplexed. Do your mechanics just blurt out random parts, or do 
> they test?  You should raise the car, grab the wheel, and move it 
> looking for play.

Well, I've been unable to see any play, and I understand the mechanic 
had the same problem. But there's definitely a clunk coming from 
somewhere. So apparently that's why he ruled out the control arms and 
suggested the shocks. But, who knows....

> You might also look at the tie rod ends, whcih can cause a similar problem.

Interesting. Will take a look.

Richard