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Old 27th July 2018, 07:11 PM
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As I have more or less finished repairing rust on my Jeep, and the brakes. It passed the MOT yesterday

I am back working on my S8.
A retired truck driver (neighbour) is certain the moaning originates from the strut/shock mount. So I am checking them.

I also need to replace the tie rod on the right side, as that was completely seized. Hence the wheel couldn't be adjusted.

No matter what I tried, it was stuck. So I cut it off to get access with the tool.
That didn't work. Probably wrong type.
Tried with a 38mm socket. Again no luck. The socket is hexagon, and not octagon

Is now the time to give my self a pat on the shoulder and congratulate myself for not making sure I had all the CORRECT tools?

I got one question too. As I removed the covers in the wheelbase I spotted a loose item. Where does it belong???

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I had a moaning sound from mine when I would take corners with any kind of enthusiasm, I tracked it down to the passenger seat... I now only take corners enthusiastically when it's empty.
I wish that would have been my problem
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Old 31st July 2018, 08:24 PM
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I have done the right side yesterday

As I was working on the left side, I thought I should check how it sounded, with the strut removed. No change

By further inspection and leaving the wheel turned almost to the max, right and left turn, I discovered that the tie rod boot is loose.

I greased the tie rod and sure enough, it improves - still some sound though when turning to the left. So far I haven't been able to secure the boot.
That is one hard place to reach!
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Old 1st August 2018, 06:05 PM
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Finally, I have found what causes the sound!!!

As soon as I started spraying lubrication on the steering dampener, there was a noticeable improvement. I continued lubricating and turning the wheel, until it no longer makes any noise. See attached photo

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Old 1st August 2018, 08:15 PM
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I totally didn't even think of that thing! Mostly because FL's don't have it

Glad its sorted
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Old 1st August 2018, 09:00 PM
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I totally didn't even think of that thing! Mostly because FL's don't have it

Glad its sorted
Maybe there is a reason why the FLs don't have it. (Bad design?)
And thank you. I had started to believe it was the servo itself that was bad. A huge relief.
Thank God I didn't ask the Audi Dealer to fix this. I am sure they would have replaced the whole rack!
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Old 3rd June 2023, 07:21 PM
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Thanks for this thread. Mine started moaning yesterday
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