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Front wheels click?

Tiny
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  • 2013 AUDI A4
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 142,000 MILES
Hello, I recently bought the vehicle listed above. It has since started making clicking noises on both sides of the front end but only when I'm turning the wheel one side or the other and I'm under power. If I'm coasting it does not make the noise. Only when I give it gas. So, I don't know if it might possibly need a rack and pinion or if it could just be the hub bearings. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you.

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Sunday, April 21st, 2024 AT 12:58 AM

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Tiny
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It sounds like the front CV axles need to be replaced. To be sure can you please upload a short video of the noise? Here is how to change them out and a guide to help explain what's going on:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/clicking-sound

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Sunday, April 21st, 2024 AT 12:31 PM
Tiny
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Okay, thank you so much. I will upload a video ASAP!
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Sunday, April 21st, 2024 AT 2:59 PM
Tiny
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Thank you :)
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Monday, April 22nd, 2024 AT 10:08 AM
Tiny
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I hope these help. The first one should be me coasting around the corner all you hear is the ball joint squeaky. Then one of me revers, the me going around corner under power and you can hear the clicking.
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Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024 AT 6:53 AM
Tiny
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Thanks for the videos they help. It sounds more like the wheel might be loose (lugs). Or the wheel bearing hub is bad. The noise is coming from the right side correct? Here is how to change the bearing hub out. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024 AT 10:15 AM
Tiny
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OK will do. And yes coming from front right side.
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Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024 AT 10:35 AM
Tiny
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Yep, please check what I mentioned and it should fix the problem.
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Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024 AT 10:51 AM
Tiny
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So the lug bolts were fine nice and tight. How can I determine if the problem is the wheel bearing. Then if ime going to replace those do I do the swing arm's and all ball joint too? I have ball joints for both front lowers I'm going to put on either way to stop the squeaking.
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Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024 AT 10:57 AM
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Sure, anytime you have this kind of mileage front suspension parts will help. Please start a new thread if you need help with the other components.
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Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024 AT 7:34 PM

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