Errr, as I understand it (through replacing control arms on both our A6 and
A4), the issue is not the pesky squeaking, but the fact that this
(Bi-metallic) part squeaks when there's movement between the arm and the pin
(no bushing here). A "zero tolerance" item, Audi won't safety the front end
if there's movement/squeak.....don't short-change yourself in the
steering/control department.....

K.

"Tom Jeffs" > wrote in message
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>I had the same problem with my 98 A4, but had it done under warranty.
>
> Anyway, a mechanic friend of mine repaired a friend's A4 with the same
> problem. He injected oil into the bushes with a syringe. It stopped the
> problem dead in its tracks, he just fills them back up every year.
>
> Cheap, but works fine.
>
> Tom
>