A401761 2024318-

Service Bulletin Details

Public Details for: A401761 2024318-

This technical service bulletin provides instructions for correcting a clicking sound from the wheel bearing(s).


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Models from 2004
2004 AUDI A8
Models from 2003
2003 AUDI A8
40 Clicking noise from wheel bearing
40 17 61 2024318/5 April 17, 2017. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 40 number 16-55 dated June
30, 2016 for reasons listed below.
Model(s)
Year
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
A4
2008 - 2016
All
Not Applicable
A5
2008 - 2017
All
Not Applicable
A6
2005 - 2017
All
Not Applicable
A7
2011 - 2017
All
Not Applicable
A8
2003 - 2017
All
Not Applicable
A5 cabriolet,
Q5
2009 - 2017
All
Not Applicable
Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
Purpose
5
-
Revised Service (Updated photo and instructions)
4
06/30/2016
Revised header data (Added models, model years, and removed VIN
breaks)
Revised Warranty (Completely revised)
3
11/8/2012
Revised header data
Clicking or clacking noise when maneuvering or parking.
Technical Background
Microscopic movements between the wheel bearing and wheel bearing housing may cause the noise (front left
and/or front right bearing can be affected).
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Production Solution
Not applicable.
Service
1.
On the affected side(s), remove any corrosion and dirt from the wheel bearing housing and the wheel
bearing.
2.
Using a brush, apply a thin coat of paste part number
G 052109A2, using about .21 ounces or 6 grams
(roughly 1/20) from the tube on the wheel bearing
housing as shown (Figure 1). Make sure not to apply
any paste on the threads.
Figure 1. Area to apply paste.
Tip: Wheel bearings replaced for this concern will not be reimbursed under warranty.
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Warranty
Claim Type:
 110 up to 48 Months/50,000 Miles.
 G10 for CPO Covered Vehicles – Verify Owner.
 If vehicle is outside any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin is informational
only.
Service Number:
4057
Damage Code:
0010
Labor Operations:
Wheel hub with bearing remove + reinstall -or-
4067 19XX
2 Wheel hub with bearing remove + reinstall
4067 20XX
Modify wheel bearing(s)
4057 4999
10 TU
GFF
No allowance
0 TU
Road test prior to service procedure
0121 0002
10 TU
Road test after service procedure
0121 0004
10 TU
Diagnostic Time:
See Elsa
Technical diagnosis at dealer’s discretion
(Refer to Section 2.2.1.2 and Audi Warranty Online for DADP allowance details)
Claim Comment:
As per TSB #2024318/5
All warranty claims submitted for payment must be in accordance with the Audi Warranty Policies and Procedures
Manual. Claims are subject to review or audit by Audi Warranty.
Required Parts and Tools
Part Number
Part Description
Quantity
G 052109A2
Assembly paste
1
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Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2024318) are subject to change and/or removal. Always
check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information.
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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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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
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