So I'm having a little bit of a problem with the front suspension on my 02 225 Q Coupe. The front suspension is "Squeaking" when hitting bumps or any kind of elevation change. Even under hard acceleration or braking. After snooping around on here I have discovered that the problem is most attributed to the front sway bar bushings being dried or worn out. My other problem is a "Steering Knock". Whenever turning the wheel ESPECIALLY in low speed operation there is a "Knock" that sound's like it's coming from the rack or possibly the steering linkage. It is kinda of a bad knocking noise considering I can *feel* it in the steering and through the seat. Almost as if something is binding. However I do not notice it or it does not happen over 30 MPH. So I'm going to guess that it only makes the noise when there is a lot of pressure being exerted on to the steering system because of low speed operation. However, I have no decrease in steering responsiveness or difference in the "weight" of the steering.

So with the given information can anyone chime in and tell me what I need to do to inspect this? Such as what I should be looking for/at. Also what parts I could possibly need and where I can acquire them and also any kind of guidance on how to fix the aforementioned problems would be very helpful. Thank you in advance!

 

a knock... maybe like the springs binding and then popping free? If that sounds like a potential, look at the bearings in the strut towers.

 

you might want to check your tie rod ends.

i have an 03 225 and mine went out... it was a bumpy ride for awhile.

 

+1.

/10char

 

Ya that sounds like a possibility to me. I will have to check that one out as soon I get over being sick. Anyway, The squeaking problem that I was talking about is that most likely going to be my sway bar bushings? If so where can I get some from?

 

I have a 02 225 also. I stopped the squeaking by removing the stock swaybar bushings and plastic sleeves and replacing them with the purple 19m bushings from ttstuff. They work great.

 

you can get a pair of OEM bushings at mjmautohaus for like $10.

 

http://public.fotki.com/mcphill/audi...anti-swaybar-/

 

if you use the stock size bushings, do not remove the noisy plastic sleeve. They will not work.