Yes you really need to check all of those control arms well and they can be
a little tricky to check too! ;-)
The steering rack would show its looseness easier I would think.
Here they discuss the control arm issues..
http://www.passatworld.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-84952.html
from Buster 06-21-2002, 03:00 AM
"I have this problem, but have been unable to get a dealer to properly
diagnose it. In the meantime, I have: floating/wandering at freeway
speeds,
increasing difficulty with handling the car, creaking and clunking. I
called
another dealer (other than the one that told me there's no problem, and
who
I seriously doubt even looked at it), and that dealer wants to charge me
$250 just to look at it. He also said "control arms NEVER fail on these
cars," so I don't think I'm going to spend any $$ to take the car to him!"
CONTROL ARM KIT PROBABLY NEEDED!!!
Excellent brand recommended, and there are many brands out there so please
be careful with your choice! I am trying to research these brands some.
I need to do all of my control arms too, since I have replaced the Front
Lower Left Rear and need the Front Right Upper Front one now! :-(
--
later,
dave
(One out of many daves)
1997 Red A4 1.8tq auto
"TonyJ" <"tonyjnospam at nospam visi.com"> wrote in message
news:13te01vhgtaaj5c@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
>
> Bikegeek wrote:
>> After 156k miles the car has developed creaking, clunking, some shimmy
>> and some "wandering".
>>
>> Cold in the morning is wirst, as everything warms (ambient temp) the
>> symptoms lessen.
>>
>> All the rod ends are good, could it be the rack?
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>>
> More likely a problem with the control arms and or motor / transmission
> mounts.
>
> The steering rake would be more likely to exhibit problems by leaking
> fluid which you can check by feeling the rubber accordion boots on the
> rack. I have seen rack mounting bolts loosen up can cause clunking but
it
> is rare.
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