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Rear Suspension - Creaking or Groaning Noise

Group: 42

Number: 93-01

Date: March 31, 1993

SUBJECT:
Noise from rear suspension

MODEL(s):
80/90 Quattro
1990-1991 m.y.

CONDITION

Metallic creaking or groaning noise from rear suspension.

PRODUCTION

If the rear coil springs have been installed upside down, the inner circumferences of the springs will rub on the shoulders of the upper and lower spring seats.

SERVICE

- Remove and reinstall springs

When installed properly, the paint marks on the rear coil springs will be against the bottom spring seats. If the paint marks are at the top, remove and reinstall the coil springs so that the paint marks are at the bottom.