A4019972018194_9
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This bulletin contains repair instructions for leaking shock absorbers.
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40 Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid 40 19 97 2018194/9 October 7, 2019. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 40 number 17-70 dated July 12, 2017 for reasons listed below. Model(s) Year VIN Range Vehicle-Specific Equipment All 2006 - 2020 All Not Applicable Condition REVISION HISTORY Revision Date Purpose 9 - Revised header data (Added model year) 8 07/12/2017 Revised header data (Added model year) 7 01/06/2016 Revised header data (Added model years) Oil appears on one or several shock absorbers. Technical Background Oil may appear on a shock absorber for one of the following reasons: As a result of a leak because the shock absorber is damaged. As a result of residue from when the shock was filled during production, or as a result of slight condensation in the seal area. This small amount of oil is for lubrication and it reduces wear on the seal. Production Solution Not applicable. Service Determine if the shock absorber is leaking, or if the oil is only from residue or condensation: Leaking shock absorbers Page 1 of 3 © 2019 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. A leaking shock absorber is characterized by a wet film of oil running down the pipe (Figure 1 and Figure 2). Leaking shock absorbers need to be replaced. Figure 1. A leaking shock absorber. Figure 2. A leaking shock absorber. Shock absorbers with oil marks A light film of dried oil or oil marks on the pipe beneath the dust guard are not a clear indicator of a leaking shock. These marks are a result of residue from when the shock was filled during production, or of slight condensation in the seal area. This small amount of oil is for lubrication and it reduces wear on the seal (Figure 3 and Figure 4). This condition does not affect the shock absorber. No repair is necessary. Figure 3. A shock absorber that is not leaking. Page 2 of 3 © 2019 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. Figure 4. A shock absorber that is not leaking. Tip: For additional information, see “Shock absorbers, checking” in the Elsa Repair Manual. Warranty This TSB is informational only and not applicable to any Audi Warranty. Additional Information All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2018194) are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Department and/or ETKA for the latest information and parts bulletins. Please check the Repair Manual for fasteners, bolts, nuts, and screws that require replacement during the repair. ©2019 Audi of America, Inc. All rights reserved. The 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 3 of 3 © 2019 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.