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Old 07-30-2002, 05:17 AM
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Default Clunk, clunk, clunk.........

I've been hearing a clunk in the rear passenger side of my car and I am out of warranty.

I am going into the dealer today to have them check out my front left control arm (AofA might be helping me out). Is there anything i can have the techs tighten or grease that might fix the problem??? I hope the shock isn't bad.
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Default mine started doing this after i install bilstein shocks. No one has been able to figure out. Let me.

know what you find out. Thanks.
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What the deal with control arms? I have 56k miles on my car and its out of warranty and the control arms are squeeking on my front right wheel. Will Audi pay for this repair?
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I'm trying to convince them that they are a manufacturer's "shortcoming." They said i need to have the dealer "diagnose" the problem and then they will see what they can do.

I will keep you updated on what happens.
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Sway bar link most lilkely.
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Default To add to Kris' reply... More specifically the plastic sway bar links

Depending on the year of the vehicle. Most model years had plastic links I believe- Only a couple of years had the metal. Common problem that I believe can be remedied for not a lot of $$ at an independant repair shop.
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Re: so which is better? metal or plastic?
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Default Re: Let me know,

how much was the replacement???
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Default Re: Between $40 ~ $50, plus shipping

thanks!!! How much for install?
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