2010 A5 S-line front suspension creaking/rattling?

[Achilles00100]

Hello,

I've been trying to isolate the source of the horrible creaking/rattling coming from (I think) the suspension on front end/driver's side, but i've had no luck and thought I'd ask here.

I hear this awful sound when coming to a stop, or making a right hand turn (weight shift to left during turn emphasizes problem I think). I can also feel some vibration through the floor under the dead pedal when this happens. No creaking when driving straight and no vibration in the steering wheel at all.

So far I've had upper control arm bushings and sway bar links replaced to no avail. Both were worn/torn. (80,000 miles)

Anyone have any ideas or experienced anything similar?

Also, its always worse in the afternoon than in the morning. May be heat related (AZ). Also, its a stick shift.

Thanks,

[NuVega]

Check the driver side tie rod, since you mentioned it makes the sound when turning, also check the lower control arm bushings, if they are shot it would cause the vibration you are feeling. If the upper arms were worn before replacement, chances are the lower ones, at least the lower straight one, will need replacing too.