Heavy steering and rough ride

2006 AUDI A4
120,000 MILES • 1.8L • AUTOMATIC
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LLAWRENCE2827
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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.
Oct 12, 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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Oct 14, 2019 at 7:00 PM
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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.
Oct 16, 2019 at 4:13 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Let me know what you find and also, check control arm bushings and ball joints.

Oct 16, 2019 at 5:43 PM