typeITR

Just at random I get this squeaking noise, like rubber on metal, in the passenger rear suspension area. It definetly sounds like it is coming from inside the car. Any ideas?

blackark

If it's inside the car in the rear try adjusting that seatbelt, otherwise maybe control arm bushings?

This is on a 2.8 w leather though.

mattd860

Mine is from the driverside though. It is the upper control arm bushing on the rear suspension. It is most commonly known as the A-arm. The bushing is a dealer only part and is not to hard to replace but not easy either. This may or may not be your problem. If you put your fingers on it and have somebody rock the car you may be able to feel it. Just a thought.

typeITR

Ughh another suspension problem... the front sounds like hell as it is.

Just wanna double check, its a high pitched rubbery squeaking noise and it sounds like all hell. I thought it might be the arms but didn't want to face the truth.

mattd860

I just ordered the parts from Audi - will be doing the job friday night.

typeITR

Bet he was right about the A-arm, because I still have the squeak, and I lost a mirror trying to diagnose it. (was turned around and the car drifted to the right, mirror nailed a mailbox) that a difficult install? It would only be passenger side too.