Audi A4 Clonks from rear

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Wed 1 Mar 2006 12:28
Audi A4 Clonks from rear - stokie
Can anyone diagnose this noise on my N reg 1.8?
When I back off the drive all is well until I turn the steering wheel at which point I get a clonk from the back passenger side.

Recently this has got worse so it now comes from the back driver's side also. Seems to occur on changes of direction/camber e.g. going over speed bumps.

Renewing the rear shocks hasn't helped. I'm wondering if it's the large suspension bushes that hold the axle on at the front on the 'H' shape? If so it it an expensive job?

Or is there an anti roll bar at the rear?

Thanks for any advice from experts and fellow sufferers.

Stewart
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Wed 1 Mar 2006 13:37
Audi A4 Clonks from rear - Collos25
You will need to jack it up off the ground allowing the axle to float and have a good prod around.If the axle bushes have gone they need replacing pretty quick so as not inccur further damage.
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