A401882 2051792-

40 Noises when steering
40 18 82 2051792/1 July 13, 2018.
Model(s)
Year
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
Q3
2015 - 2019
All
Not Applicable
Condition
Customer states:
 Noises when turning the steering wheel over the full range in stationary. The concern is related to the strut
mounting/bearing.
Technical Background
Not applicable.
Production Solution
Not applicable.
Service
Replace the strut ball bearing according to the instruction in Elsa at Repair Manual, Chassis >> Suspension Strut
and Upper Control Arm >> Suspension Strut, Removing and Installing.
Warranty
Claim Type:
 110 up to 48 Months/50,000 Miles.
 If vehicle is outside any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin is informational
only.
Service Number:
4093
Damage Code:
0010
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Labor Operations:
Diagnostic Time:
Claim Comment:
Axial ball bearing remove + reinstall (One
side)
4093 1950
20 TU
Suspension strut remove + reinstall (One
side)
4085 1900
130 TU
Axial ball bearing remove + reinstall (Both
sides)
4093 2050
40 TU
Suspension strut remove + reinstall (Both
sides)
4085 2000
220 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
As per TSB #2051792/1
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
The part numbers mentioned in this TSB are different than the ones listed in ETKA. Only use parts listed in this
TSB, this includes superseding part numbers!
Part Number
Part Description
Quantity
See ETKA
Fasteners, Bolts, Nuts and Screws as needed per the
Repair Manual
See ETKA/ELSA
1K0412249A
Ball Bearing
01 - 02
Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2051792) are subject to change and/or removal.
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