A8 Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (BVJ) (2008)
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Control Arm Bushing: All Technical Service Bulletins
Suspension - Front Suspension Clacking/Clunking Noises
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2016342/2
May 28, 2008
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 40 number 07-01 dated
October 22, 2007 to correct an error in the header data.
Vehicle Information
Clacking noise from front upper suspension or bushings torn (D3)
Condition
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Clacking or clunking noise coming from front suspension area.
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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) and the rubber boot on the outer ball joint (Figure 1, 2) on all four upper
links for cracks or wear.
Wear may entail:
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The rubber is clearly cracked, as in Figure 2.
