2012 A6 drive shaft issue

[Gavo12]

Hi, I’ve a 2012 a6 avant, been developing a knocking noise form the front drive side like a drop link noise, found it to be play on the driveshaft on the gearbox side about 5mm up and down, has anyone came across this before found a reason or solution? Thanks in advance 

[Magnet]

Hello Gavin,

Is the noise more evident on one lock direction than the other, and does it occur in the straight ahead direction as well. 
It might be worthwhile getting a local second opinion before moving forward to replace the joint or the complete shaft. 
I’ve bought quality aftermarket parts from Car Parts in Motion ( no connection) at good prices, so might be worth seeing if they do these. Alternatively, I did use Driveshafts U.K. ( I think that’s what they were called ) in the Midlands a few years back. They were doing a repair service then. 
Hope some of this helps.

Kind regards,

Gareth. 

[Gavo12]

Hi, thanks for the reply, more so when car is in a straight ahead position, when turning left (transferring weight to the right) noise disappears, there isn’t any leaks etc, will look into thanks 🙏🏻