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Old 08-01-2002, 09:02 PM
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Default ball joints issue

Hello, I am new here. Just bought 98 A4 2.8Q everyting is great, but my concern are the ball joints. I've heard they must be replaced quite often. And I think I can hear very subtle noise at low speeds of sqeeking (not coming from breaks).Is there any brand or special kit or other trick to fix it in such a way that they last longer. If there is not trick or better product, where is the best place to buy it without paying and arm and a leg for it. How many are there, 4? or more? Any feedback will be appriciated. Next time I will post a pic of it. Thanks guys.
Old 08-01-2002, 09:12 PM
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Default Control Arms have been a problem for a few years w/ the A4..........

the attached link is the Only "existing" public record of Audi/VW technical Bulletins still on-line for free (thank you audiworld family)
it should be on there somewhere.<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a4/msgs/1292083.phtml">https://forums.audiworld.com/a4/msgs/1292083.phtml</a</li></ul>
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Default someone on here found a way to make them last much longer....

i forget his name, but I'm sure others here know it.

He basically takes the stock control arm, flushes out the stock grease and puts in a much stronger (higher temp) grease.
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