Heavy steering and rough ride

LLAWRENCE2827

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2006 AUDI A4
1.8L
AUTOMATIC
120,000 MILES

I have noticed the steering on my car is heavy and when driving feels like it has sports suspension on it as I feel every bump.

Also, when reversing or pulling away I can hear a rattle.

Saturday, October 12th, 2019 AT 5:37 PM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Welcome to 2CarPros.

Have you checked power steering fluid? Since you noticed both stiff steering as well as a rough ride, have you checked to see if there is a broken coil spring on one of the front struts? Also, can you tell approximately where the noise is coming from? Do you hear it over bumps?

I attached a picture of a strut assembly. I highlighted the coil spring. Carefully inspect it for cracks or damage.

Let me know what you find.

Joe

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Monday, October 14th, 2019 AT 7:00 PM

LLAWRENCE2827

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Thanks.

I’ll check the fluid and springs.

There is a rattling noise seems to be coming from just in front of the gear box but I need to get under the car to check.

The noise is louder in reverse and quietens when I pull away.

Thanks for your help.

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Wednesday, October 16th, 2019 AT 4:13 AM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS