Bad clunking sound when I turn the wheel

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Bad clunking sound when I turn the wheel

(1990 Audi 80)

Audi 80 in Union Grove, WI on February 09, 2009

When I turn the wheel to the right or left there is a horrible clunking sound and the wheel jerks. What might this be?

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munkyrench · Answer 1

Ball Joint, Steering rack suspension? Whatever it is it sounds dangerous and you should take it in to get it looked at and not drive the car!

spyder · Answer 2

spyder on February 10, 2009

the strut bearings can "bind" , the steering rack can loosen at it's mountings .....
open the hood , have someone turn the steering wheel as you describe and take a careful look before going any further.

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Visitor on December 23, 2010

The stering wheel lock is difect, you need to take the all part and install a newone, I have the same problem, the part is realy hard to find so good loock, I still looking for the part. Chec the recall for the car. that what they said

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