Upper control arm bushings cracked...wtf???
12-20-2008, 09:39 PM
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Upper control arm bushings cracked...wtf???
So, to my earlier post below, took the car into Wheel Works today to check out the clunk that was coming from my front suspension. They put the car up and took a look and noticed the upper control arm bushings were cracked and suggested that may have been the cause. They didn't see anything else that suggested a problem. The strange thing about that is my local Audi dealer replaced the upper control arm bushings on both sides back in September, under warranty, at the same time they essentially replaced the entire air suspension system other than the two rear air springs. How is that possible that the upper control arm bushings are shot after 3 months and only a few thousand miles? Anyway, dropped the car off at the Audi dealer and they'll take a look at it when they open on Monday. Didn't give me a whole lot of comfort since the dealer in question is the same one that had its entire inventory of new/used/service cars keyed last week. Can only hope the jerks that did that don't return again over the weekend.
12-21-2008, 08:19 AM
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You'd like to think an Audi dealer would know better....
Hope they don't try to give me the run around and make up some excuse like they were caused by the aftermarket H Sport sway bars.
12-21-2008, 09:29 AM
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Suspension was not pre-loaded that's for sure; Dealer let non-allroad certified techs work on our
cars which sucks big time; the only thing you can do is leave a note on the seat or dash to remind the Tech about pre-loading the suspension.
Since it is under warranty, it shouldn't cause too much headache for you.....just try to stay on top of these guys :-)
Since it is under warranty, it shouldn't cause too much headache for you.....just try to stay on top of these guys :-)
12-21-2008, 01:19 PM
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when you tighten the 16mm inner bolts you should either lower the car back onto its suspension in
level 2 or jack up the the spindle to simulate the suspension under load. I usually bring the hub even with the bottom of the door and tighten.
