A441662 2010334-

44 Tightening wheel bolts
44 16 62 2010334/7 October 19, 2016. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 14-55 dated
October 21, 2014 for reasons listed below.
Model(s)
Year
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
All
1995 - 2017
All
Not Applicable
Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
Purpose
7
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Revised header data (Added model year)
6
10/21/2014
Revised header data (Added model year)
5
12/9/2013
Revised title
Revised Technical Background (Added impact guns/wrenches to list)
Wheel bolt requires torque adjustment.
Technical Background
Torque sticks, torque extension bars, and impact guns/wrenches are not approved by Audi of America, Inc., and
should not be used to apply torque to wheel bolts.
Always use a calibrated torque wrench to attain the correct wheel bolt torque and follow the proper wheel
tightening procedure as outlined in Elsa. Proper use of a calibrated torque wrench ensures that all wheel bolts are
tightened equally and reduces the chances of repeat repairs.
Using methods other than a calibrated torque wrench to attain correct wheel bolt torque may lead to the following
problems:
 Brake disc damage
 Brake pulsation
 Steering wheel vibration
 Vehicle vibration
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 Hub damage
 Wheel damage
 Wheel bolt damage
Production Solution
Not applicable.
Service
Always use a calibrated torque wrench to attain the correct wheel bolt torque. See Elsa for wheel installation
instructions (e.g., Repair Manual >> Chassis >> Wheel and Tire Guide >> Wheels/Tires/Tire Pressure Monitoring
Assembly >> Wheel, Changing and Mounting).
Warranty
This TSB is informational only and not applicable to any Audi Warranty.
Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2010334) are subject to change and/or removal. Always
check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information.
©2016 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.
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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
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