A4022442058489_6
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This bulletin contains repair instructions for when there is rumbling, squeaking, creaking or similar noises from the front end when driving on uneven roads.
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Models from 2022
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Technical Service Bulletin 40 Creaking noises from front of the vehicle when driving - Q7, Q8, A8, etron 40 22 44 2058489/6 July 12, 2022. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 40 number 22-41 dated June 8, 2022, for reasons listed below. Model(s) Year VIN Range Vehicle-Specific Equipment Page 1 of 7 © 2022 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. Technical Service Bulletin A8 2019 – 2020 A8, A8 e quattro, 2021 and S8 000001 – 028090 2019 e-tron quattro e-tron Sportback All 2022 All 2021 2020 – 2021 All 2022 000001 – 010196 Q7 2017 – 2021 All Q7 and SQ7 2022 000001 – 004992 Q8 2019 – 2021 All 2020 – 2021 All 2022 000001 – 004799 quattro e-tron quattro, and e-tron Sportback Not Applicable quattro SQ7, SQ8, and RS Q8 Q8, SQ8, and RS Q8 Condition Page 2 of 7 © 2022 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. Technical Service Bulletin REVISION HISTORY Revision Date Purpose 6 - Revised header (Updated Models, Model Years and VIN Break) 5 06/08/2022 Revised Service (Updated Procedure) 4 04/26/2022 Revised header (Updated Models) Customer states: • Squeaking, creaking, or similar noises can be heard from the front end when driving on uneven roads. The noises can possibly be heard and felt in the footwell or behind the dash panel. Workshop findings: The noises can be reproduced. Technical Background Page 3 of 7 © 2022 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. Technical Service Bulletin The noises can be generated on the lower-left guide in the area of the hydro-bushing. (Figure 1, Positions 7 and 8). Figure 1. Hydro-bush. Parts such as the coupling rod (Figure 2, Position 30) are usually replaced by mistake, presenting no problems. The noises from the guide link can be transmitted into the vehicle interior by the connection of the subframe on the body and are noticeable in the footwell. Figure 2. Coupling rod. Page 4 of 7 © 2022 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. Technical Service Bulletin Production Solution Not applicable. Service 1. Replace the hydro-bushing on the guide link in pairs (Figure 1, Position 8) according to the instructions in the ELSA Repair Manual at Chassis >> Suspension >> Wheels, Steering >> 40 Front Axles >> Lower Control Arm and Ball Joint >> Guide link bonder rubber bushing, Removing and Installing. 2. If repeat repairs are necessary and the hydro-bushing has already been replaced (pressed out/in), the complete guide link has to be replaced (Figure 1, Position 7). Refer to the instructions in the ELSA Repair Manual at Chassis >> Suspension >> Wheels, Steering >> 40 Front Axles >> Lower Control Arm and Ball Joint >> Guide link, Removing and Installing. Tip: • Please precisely locate the source of the noise with acoustic testers. • Check the repair history for repeat repairs. Warranty Claim Type: • 110 up to 48 months/50,000 miles. • G10 for CPO Covered vehicles – Verified Owner. • If the vehicle is outside any warranty, this Technical Bulletin is informational only. Service Number: 4012 Page 5 of 7 © 2022 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. Technical Service Bulletin Damage Code: 0020 2 Lower guide links 4016 2050 – For A8, Q7, See SRT with associated remove + reinstall and Q8 operations 4016 2000 – For e-tron Replace 2 guide link 4012 5650 See SRT with associated mounting Diagnostic Time: operations GFF No allowance 0 TU Road test prior to the 0121 0002 10 TU Road test after the service 0121 0004 10 TU service procedure procedure Claim Comment: As per TSB 2058489/6 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 4M0407183B Hydro-Bushing 02 Page 6 of 7 © 2022 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. Technical Service Bulletin See ETKA Guide Link (only if Hydro-Bushing has been replaced 02 previously) See ETKA Fasteners, Bolts, Nuts, and Screws as needed per the See ETKA/ELSA Repair Manual Additional Information All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2058489) are subject to change and/or removal. ©2022 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 7 of 7 © 2022 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.