A3422552061714_2

Technical Service Bulletin
34 Oil is found leaking from the transmission case side bolts
34 22 55 2061714/2 April 7, 2022. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 34 number 20-50 dated
December 17, 2020, for reasons listed below.
Model(s)
Year
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
A4, A5, A5
Cabriolet, and
A5 Sportback
2021
All
0CJ Transmission
A6, and A6
allroad
2021
All
0CJ or 0HL Transmission
A7, and A7 e
quattro
2021
All
0CJ, 0HL or 0DK Transmission
Q5, Q5 e
quattro, and Q5
Sportback
2021
All
0CJ or 0DK Transmission
Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
Purpose
2
-
Revised Warranty (Damage Code Updated)
1
12/17/2020
Initial publication
Customer states:
• An oil leak was noticed under the vehicle.
Or
• A transmission malfunction message is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Or
• Gear noises are heard.
Workshop findings:
• Oil is found leaking from the transmission case from the bolts on the side of the case.
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Technical Background
Leaks on the transmission case. The oil loss is caused by missing seals from bearing plate bolts.
Production Solution
Not applicable.
Service
1. Clean and remove all oil residue from the transmission and allow the surface to dry.
2. Confirm the exact location of the leak by applying oil leak tracing powder to the suspected areas of the
leak. Do not use oil dyes in any Audi transmission.
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3. Check the bearing plate bolts for oil
leakage (Figures 1 - 2).
Tip: Document your findings with
photos for your records. Photos should:
• Have a date stamp and VIN reference.
• Be taken in focus and with sufficient
light.
Figure 1. Bearing plate bolts.
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Figure 2. Location of all 6 bolts for the bearing plate.
4. If the oil leak is from one or more of the bearing plate bolts proceed to Step 6 and perform the repair
in this TSB.
5. If the oil is leaking from anywhere else on transmission, this TSB does not apply and you should
continue with your diagnosis and repair according to warranty policies and procedures.
6. Replace the bolt or several bolts (Only replace the bolts that are leaking) according to the repair
manual. You may have to remove the transmission to access some of the bolts.
7. Check and top up the MTF oil level.
8. Test drive the vehicle and recheck for leaks
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:
3435
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Damage Code:
0050
Labor Operations:
Remove and install gearbox (if necessary to
3435 19XX
access upper or side bolts)
See SRT with
associated
operations
Diagnostic Time:
Replace leaking bolts as necessary
3435 5199
50 TU
GFF
0150 0000
Time stated on
the diagnostic
protocol (Max 50
TU)
Claim Comment:
Road test prior to service procedure
No allowance
0 TU
Road test after service procedure
0121 0004
10 TU
As per TSB 2061714/2
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
Always check with your Parts Department and/or ETKA for the latest information and parts bulletins.
Part Number
Part Description
Quantity
See ETKA
Fasteners, Bolts, Nuts, and Screws as needed per the
See ETKA/ELSA
Repair Manual
WHT009043
Hexagon socket head bolt
As needed
G 055549A2
Transmission oil MTF
As needed to correct level
(4 liters max)
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G 001900A1 (or
Oil leak locating spray
(Shop Supply)
equivalent)
Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2061714) are subject to change and/or removal.
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without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any
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