A401767 2017148-
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This informational bulletin explains why there is a chattering or skipping sensation on tight turns.
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40 Chattering/skipping sensation in front axle on tight turns 40 17 67 2017148/9 June 29, 2017. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 40 number 17-63 dated May 18, 2017 for reasons listed below. Model(s) Year VIN Range Vehicle-Specific Equipment R8 2007 - 2018 All Not Applicable Condition REVISION HISTORY Revision Date Purpose 8 - Revised header data (Updated model years) 7 01/26/2015 Revised header data (Updated model years) 6 02/13/2012 Revised header data (Updated model years) A chattering/skipping sensation felt in the front axle during tight, slow-speed turns (such as parking maneuvers) could occur under the following conditions: Tires are cold or ambient temperatures are low. Road surface is wet/dirty. The vehicle has been parked for an extended period of time. Technical Background The R8 has the steering dynamic of a sports car. The inner and outer wheels are turned at approximately the same steering angle to ensure even power distribution through the front self-locking differential during high speed cornering. This steering dynamic minimizes understeer and ensures vehicle stability in high-speed turns. Under normal conditions, when the vehicle is maneuvered through tight turns at slow speeds (such as while parking), the steering angle difference between the inner and outer wheel is not noticeable because the side wall flex of the tire is sufficient to compensate. Contact with the road surface is maintained. However, under certain conditions (such as cold weather, wet/dirty pavement, or a long parking period), a front tire can scrub. The customer may report a shudder or a skipping sensation felt in the steering/front suspension of the vehicle during slow-speed parking maneuvers. This is normal performance for the sports car steering dynamic in the R8, and no repairs are required. Page 1 of 2 © 2017 Audi of America, Inc. All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual property rights of Audi of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher. Production Solution Not applicable. Service Explain the background to the customer. Warranty This TSB is informational only and not applicable to any Audi Warranty. Additional Information All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2017148) are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information. ©2017 Audi of America, Inc. All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual property rights of Audi of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher. Page 2 of 2 © 2017 Audi of America, Inc. All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual property rights of Audi of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher.