A402238202431812

Technical Service Bulletin
40 Clicking noise from wheel bearing
40 22 38 2024318/12 April 14, 2022. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 40 number 22-37 dated March
29, 2022 for reasons listed below.
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Model(s)
Year
A6, and A7
2007 – 2017
A6 Avant, and
S6
2007 – 2011
S8
2007 – 2009
A5, and S5
2008 – 2023
A4
2009 – 2023
A4 Avant
2009 - 2012
Q5
2009 2022
A5 Cabriolet,
and S5 Cabriolet
2010 – 2023
S4
2010 - 2016
A7
2012 – 2017
A4 allroad, and
Q5 Hybrid
2013 – 2016
S6, S7, and S8
2013 – 2017
RS 5 and RS 5
Cabriolet
2013 – 2015
SQ5
2014 – 2023
RS 7
2014 – 2017
A4 allroad, and
Q7
2017 – 2023
S4, A5
Sportback, and
S5 Sportback
2018 – 2023
RS 5
2018 – 2019
Q8
2019 – 2023
RS 5 Sportback
2019
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VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
All
Not Applicable
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Q5 e quattro,
SQ7, SQ8, and
RS Q8
2020 – 2023
RS5, RS 5
Sportback, Q5
Sportback, and
SQ5 Sportback
2021 - 2023
Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
Purpose
12
-
Revised Warranty (Updated Labor Operations)
11
03/29/2022
Revised Parts and Tools (Updated Quantity)
10
12/09/2021
Revised header (Added Model Year)
Customer states:
• Clicking or clacking noise when maneuvering or parking.
Technical Background
Microscopic movements between the wheel bearing and the wheel bearing housing may cause the noise (front left
and/or the front right bearing can be affected).
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.
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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 the paste.
Tip: Wheel bearings replaced for this concern will not be reimbursed under warranty.
Warranty
Claim Type:
• 110 up to 48 Months/50,000 Miles.
• G10 for CPO Covered Vehicles – Verify Owner.
• If the vehicle is outside any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin is
informational only.
Service Number:
4057
Damage Code:
0010
Labor Operations:
1 Wheel Hub Repaired:
Wheel hub with bearing
remove + reinstall
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4067 19xx
See SRT with associated
operations
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Clean & grease 1 wheel
bearing
4057 2999
10 TU
2 Wheel Hubs Repaired:
Wheel hubs with bearing
remove + reinstall
Clean and grease 2
wheel bearings
Diagnostic Time:
GFF
Road test prior to service
procedure
Road test after service
procedure
Claim Comment:
4067 20xx
See SRT with associated
operations
4057 3099
20 TU
No Allowance
0 TU
0121 0002
10 TU
0121 0004
10 TU
As per TSB 2024318/12
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
G 052109A2
Assembly paste
0.1
See ETKA
Fasteners, Bolts, Nuts, and Screws as needed per the Repair
See ETKA/ELSA
Manual
Additional Information
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All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2024318) are subject to change and/or removal.
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