A4 Quattro Wagon V6-3.2L (BKH) (2005)
Control Arm Bushing: All Technical Service Bulletins
Suspension - Front Suspension Clunking/Clacking Noises
40 Clacking noise from front upper suspension or bushings torn (B6)
40 10 08
2016453/3
July 15, 2010
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 40 number 08-08 dated October 30, 2008 for reasons listed below.
Affected Vehicles
Condition
Clacking or clunking noise coming from front suspension area.
No vehicle stability issues are associated with this concern.
Technical Background
The front upper link(s) bushing is worn or torn.
Production Solution
Not applicable.
Service
Inspect Front Upper Link Suspension
Visually inspect the front suspension upper link rubber bushing (Figure 1, 1) on all four upper links for damaged bushings. Confirm wear as shown in
Figures 2-5:
Wear may entail: