CV joint on Audi A6
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CV joint on Audi A6
Hi,
My low mileage 1999 Audi A6 has recently developed a noise coming from
the front end. The noise sounds like grinding and banging and only
occurs when on full right hand lock (turn).
My guess is that it is a CV joint. Can anyone tell me how to confirm
this diagnosis and how to fix this? There is no Haynes manual in the
UK for this model.
Thanks
Mark
My low mileage 1999 Audi A6 has recently developed a noise coming from
the front end. The noise sounds like grinding and banging and only
occurs when on full right hand lock (turn).
My guess is that it is a CV joint. Can anyone tell me how to confirm
this diagnosis and how to fix this? There is no Haynes manual in the
UK for this model.
Thanks
Mark
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Re: CV joint on Audi A6
"Mark" <ihatespam@nospam.spam> wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> My low mileage 1999 Audi A6 has recently developed a noise coming from
> the front end. The noise sounds like grinding and banging and only
> occurs when on full right hand lock (turn).
>
> My guess is that it is a CV joint. Can anyone tell me how to confirm
> this diagnosis and how to fix this? There is no Haynes manual in the
> UK for this model.
>
> Thanks
> Mark
>
First check it isn't something like a broken anti roll bar link. A worn cv
will usually only make a noise when you accelerate with the wheel turned
hard (pulling out of a side road is the usual test for me)
It is often impossible to tell by feel whether a cv is worn, stripping the
cv may show the wear, but I wouldn't recommend it as an easy job.
mrcheerful
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Re: CV joint on Audi A6
"Mark" <ihatespam@nospam.spam> wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> My low mileage 1999 Audi A6 has recently developed a noise coming from
> the front end. The noise sounds like grinding and banging and only
> occurs when on full right hand lock (turn).
>
> My guess is that it is a CV joint. Can anyone tell me how to confirm
> this diagnosis and how to fix this? There is no Haynes manual in the
> UK for this model.
>
> Thanks
> Mark
>
First check it isn't something like a broken anti roll bar link. A worn cv
will usually only make a noise when you accelerate with the wheel turned
hard (pulling out of a side road is the usual test for me)
It is often impossible to tell by feel whether a cv is worn, stripping the
cv may show the wear, but I wouldn't recommend it as an easy job.
mrcheerful
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Re: CV joint on Audi A6
"Mark" <ihatespam@nospam.spam> wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> My low mileage 1999 Audi A6 has recently developed a noise coming from
> the front end. The noise sounds like grinding and banging and only
> occurs when on full right hand lock (turn).
>
> My guess is that it is a CV joint. Can anyone tell me how to confirm
> this diagnosis and how to fix this? There is no Haynes manual in the
> UK for this model.
>
> Thanks
> Mark
>
First check it isn't something like a broken anti roll bar link. A worn cv
will usually only make a noise when you accelerate with the wheel turned
hard (pulling out of a side road is the usual test for me)
It is often impossible to tell by feel whether a cv is worn, stripping the
cv may show the wear, but I wouldn't recommend it as an easy job.
mrcheerful
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Re: CV joint on Audi A6
On Thu, 06 Jan 2005 10:06:48 +0000, Mark <ihatespam@nospam.spam> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> My low mileage 1999 Audi A6 has recently developed a noise coming from
> the front end. The noise sounds like grinding and banging and only
> occurs when on full right hand lock (turn).
>
> My guess is that it is a CV joint. Can anyone tell me how to confirm
> this diagnosis and how to fix this? There is no Haynes manual in the
> UK for this model.
>
> Thanks
> Mark
>
YOu can buy the section of the workshop manual you'll need from
https://erwin.audi.com/erWinAudi/
Or as the US model will be identical in that area
http://www.bentleypublishers.com/
> Hi,
>
> My low mileage 1999 Audi A6 has recently developed a noise coming from
> the front end. The noise sounds like grinding and banging and only
> occurs when on full right hand lock (turn).
>
> My guess is that it is a CV joint. Can anyone tell me how to confirm
> this diagnosis and how to fix this? There is no Haynes manual in the
> UK for this model.
>
> Thanks
> Mark
>
YOu can buy the section of the workshop manual you'll need from
https://erwin.audi.com/erWinAudi/
Or as the US model will be identical in that area
http://www.bentleypublishers.com/
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Re: CV joint on Audi A6
On Thu, 06 Jan 2005 10:06:48 +0000, Mark <ihatespam@nospam.spam> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> My low mileage 1999 Audi A6 has recently developed a noise coming from
> the front end. The noise sounds like grinding and banging and only
> occurs when on full right hand lock (turn).
>
> My guess is that it is a CV joint. Can anyone tell me how to confirm
> this diagnosis and how to fix this? There is no Haynes manual in the
> UK for this model.
>
> Thanks
> Mark
>
YOu can buy the section of the workshop manual you'll need from
https://erwin.audi.com/erWinAudi/
Or as the US model will be identical in that area
http://www.bentleypublishers.com/
> Hi,
>
> My low mileage 1999 Audi A6 has recently developed a noise coming from
> the front end. The noise sounds like grinding and banging and only
> occurs when on full right hand lock (turn).
>
> My guess is that it is a CV joint. Can anyone tell me how to confirm
> this diagnosis and how to fix this? There is no Haynes manual in the
> UK for this model.
>
> Thanks
> Mark
>
YOu can buy the section of the workshop manual you'll need from
https://erwin.audi.com/erWinAudi/
Or as the US model will be identical in that area
http://www.bentleypublishers.com/
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Re: CV joint on Audi A6
On Thu, 06 Jan 2005 10:06:48 +0000, Mark <ihatespam@nospam.spam> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> My low mileage 1999 Audi A6 has recently developed a noise coming from
> the front end. The noise sounds like grinding and banging and only
> occurs when on full right hand lock (turn).
>
> My guess is that it is a CV joint. Can anyone tell me how to confirm
> this diagnosis and how to fix this? There is no Haynes manual in the
> UK for this model.
>
> Thanks
> Mark
>
YOu can buy the section of the workshop manual you'll need from
https://erwin.audi.com/erWinAudi/
Or as the US model will be identical in that area
http://www.bentleypublishers.com/
> Hi,
>
> My low mileage 1999 Audi A6 has recently developed a noise coming from
> the front end. The noise sounds like grinding and banging and only
> occurs when on full right hand lock (turn).
>
> My guess is that it is a CV joint. Can anyone tell me how to confirm
> this diagnosis and how to fix this? There is no Haynes manual in the
> UK for this model.
>
> Thanks
> Mark
>
YOu can buy the section of the workshop manual you'll need from
https://erwin.audi.com/erWinAudi/
Or as the US model will be identical in that area
http://www.bentleypublishers.com/
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Re: CV joint on Audi A6
Mark wrote:
> Hi,
>
> My low mileage 1999 Audi A6 has recently developed a noise coming from
> the front end. The noise sounds like grinding and banging and only
> occurs when on full right hand lock (turn).
>
> My guess is that it is a CV joint. Can anyone tell me how to confirm
> this diagnosis and how to fix this? There is no Haynes manual in the
> UK for this model.
>
> Thanks
> Mark
>
You can sometimes feel the play in the joint if you grab the driveshaft
and shake it about.
IIRC if the noise is on a RH turn, it's *probably* the LH outer joint.
(can anyone confirm this?) Examine the boot for leakage- If your A6 is
low mileage then I'd only expect the joint to fail if all the grease has
got out ant the water in.
Like another poster said, check the front suspension too, and also check
the wheel isn't fouling. Can you feel any kicking or vibration from the
steering on full lock? - you may not be able to as the car will have
PAS- when non-assisted sterring was the norm you could sometimes feel
the steering kick back as the joint clicked.
> Hi,
>
> My low mileage 1999 Audi A6 has recently developed a noise coming from
> the front end. The noise sounds like grinding and banging and only
> occurs when on full right hand lock (turn).
>
> My guess is that it is a CV joint. Can anyone tell me how to confirm
> this diagnosis and how to fix this? There is no Haynes manual in the
> UK for this model.
>
> Thanks
> Mark
>
You can sometimes feel the play in the joint if you grab the driveshaft
and shake it about.
IIRC if the noise is on a RH turn, it's *probably* the LH outer joint.
(can anyone confirm this?) Examine the boot for leakage- If your A6 is
low mileage then I'd only expect the joint to fail if all the grease has
got out ant the water in.
Like another poster said, check the front suspension too, and also check
the wheel isn't fouling. Can you feel any kicking or vibration from the
steering on full lock? - you may not be able to as the car will have
PAS- when non-assisted sterring was the norm you could sometimes feel
the steering kick back as the joint clicked.
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Re: CV joint on Audi A6
Mark wrote:
> Hi,
>
> My low mileage 1999 Audi A6 has recently developed a noise coming from
> the front end. The noise sounds like grinding and banging and only
> occurs when on full right hand lock (turn).
>
> My guess is that it is a CV joint. Can anyone tell me how to confirm
> this diagnosis and how to fix this? There is no Haynes manual in the
> UK for this model.
>
> Thanks
> Mark
>
You can sometimes feel the play in the joint if you grab the driveshaft
and shake it about.
IIRC if the noise is on a RH turn, it's *probably* the LH outer joint.
(can anyone confirm this?) Examine the boot for leakage- If your A6 is
low mileage then I'd only expect the joint to fail if all the grease has
got out ant the water in.
Like another poster said, check the front suspension too, and also check
the wheel isn't fouling. Can you feel any kicking or vibration from the
steering on full lock? - you may not be able to as the car will have
PAS- when non-assisted sterring was the norm you could sometimes feel
the steering kick back as the joint clicked.
> Hi,
>
> My low mileage 1999 Audi A6 has recently developed a noise coming from
> the front end. The noise sounds like grinding and banging and only
> occurs when on full right hand lock (turn).
>
> My guess is that it is a CV joint. Can anyone tell me how to confirm
> this diagnosis and how to fix this? There is no Haynes manual in the
> UK for this model.
>
> Thanks
> Mark
>
You can sometimes feel the play in the joint if you grab the driveshaft
and shake it about.
IIRC if the noise is on a RH turn, it's *probably* the LH outer joint.
(can anyone confirm this?) Examine the boot for leakage- If your A6 is
low mileage then I'd only expect the joint to fail if all the grease has
got out ant the water in.
Like another poster said, check the front suspension too, and also check
the wheel isn't fouling. Can you feel any kicking or vibration from the
steering on full lock? - you may not be able to as the car will have
PAS- when non-assisted sterring was the norm you could sometimes feel
the steering kick back as the joint clicked.
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Re: CV joint on Audi A6
Mark wrote:
> Hi,
>
> My low mileage 1999 Audi A6 has recently developed a noise coming from
> the front end. The noise sounds like grinding and banging and only
> occurs when on full right hand lock (turn).
>
> My guess is that it is a CV joint. Can anyone tell me how to confirm
> this diagnosis and how to fix this? There is no Haynes manual in the
> UK for this model.
>
> Thanks
> Mark
>
You can sometimes feel the play in the joint if you grab the driveshaft
and shake it about.
IIRC if the noise is on a RH turn, it's *probably* the LH outer joint.
(can anyone confirm this?) Examine the boot for leakage- If your A6 is
low mileage then I'd only expect the joint to fail if all the grease has
got out ant the water in.
Like another poster said, check the front suspension too, and also check
the wheel isn't fouling. Can you feel any kicking or vibration from the
steering on full lock? - you may not be able to as the car will have
PAS- when non-assisted sterring was the norm you could sometimes feel
the steering kick back as the joint clicked.
> Hi,
>
> My low mileage 1999 Audi A6 has recently developed a noise coming from
> the front end. The noise sounds like grinding and banging and only
> occurs when on full right hand lock (turn).
>
> My guess is that it is a CV joint. Can anyone tell me how to confirm
> this diagnosis and how to fix this? There is no Haynes manual in the
> UK for this model.
>
> Thanks
> Mark
>
You can sometimes feel the play in the joint if you grab the driveshaft
and shake it about.
IIRC if the noise is on a RH turn, it's *probably* the LH outer joint.
(can anyone confirm this?) Examine the boot for leakage- If your A6 is
low mileage then I'd only expect the joint to fail if all the grease has
got out ant the water in.
Like another poster said, check the front suspension too, and also check
the wheel isn't fouling. Can you feel any kicking or vibration from the
steering on full lock? - you may not be able to as the car will have
PAS- when non-assisted sterring was the norm you could sometimes feel
the steering kick back as the joint clicked.