help: lower control arm on A4

Are you sure it's the bushes? I thought it was the balljoints seizing up that usually causes A4 creaks.

thanks chris....

it may well be the balljoints... i am not particularly sure myself.

but would you expect it to seize up so soon under normal conditions?

Nope can't replace bushings and ball joints separate from arm : (

OTOH

Common problem with the A4. Drill the nylon with small drill and inject grease with a needle point attachment for grease gun. Use needle adaptor for gun to inject grease into the rubber ball joint boots.

T>

I can confirm that that will work, although mine were replaced under warranty, a friend had the same problem, and just squirted oil into the bushes.

Mine where making noises when turning the steering, the dealer told me all 8 would need replacing, which I did not do, 87, 000 miles, the car failed the mot & only 2 where replaced by a non Audi garage, no more strange noises, think they where the bottom rear ones,

Steve.