Squeaking Noise - Tie Rods or Control Arms

[Peter Golledge]

Strut bearing(s)?  Jack up each side to unload the bearings and see if the
noise is still there.

-----Original Message-----
From: quattro-bounces at audifans.com [mailto:quattro-bounces at audifans.com] On
Behalf Of mkb
Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2010 8:34 PM
To: quattro at audifans.com
Subject: Squeaking Noise - Tie Rods or Control Arms

OK, I usually ignore most squeaking/rattling noises, but this one I can't
ignore.

So, my 99 A6q has gotten this squeaking/creaking noise whenever I turn the
steering wheel.  Even when parked.  Seems to be coming from the right side.
Also, breaking and going over small bumps from a low speed induces this
noise.

At first I thought it could be control arms.  But the more I hear it,
especially when I just turn the wheel while parked, the more I think tie rod
end.  I can hear it at low speeds as well.  I changed both left and right
outer tie rods about six maybe seven months.  Could one or both of them have
gone bad?  Or is it something else?

--
mohammed
99 A6 2.8q Avant
97 1.8tqa


      
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