A4023572047758_9

Technical Service Bulletin
40 Front shock absorber cap, cracking noises/spring jumps when steering or when maneuvering
40 23 57 2047758/9 May 24, 2023. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 40 number 22-46 dated July 29,
2022, for reasons listed below.
Model(s)
A3, and S3
Year
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
All
Not Applicable
2015 – 2020
2022 – 2023
A3 Cabriolet
2015 – 2019
TT, TTS, and TT
Roadster
2016 - 2023
A3 e-tron
Sprotback
2016 – 2018
RS 3
VIN Range
2017 – 2020
2022 – 2023
TT RS
2018 – 2022
Q3
2019 – 2023
Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
Purpose
9
-
Revised Required Parts and Tools (Added Part Number)
8
07/09/2022
Revised header (Added Models and Model Years)
7
12/14/2021
Revised title
Revised header (Added Model Years)
Customer states:
• Cracking noises/spring jumps when steering or when maneuvering.
• The noise can be reproduced when at least two people are in the vehicle and the steering wheel is turned just
before the right/left stop.
Technical Background
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The buffer stop for the shock absorber (Figure 1, 1) can cause noises if it touches the front shock absorber cap
(Figure 1, 2).
Production Solution
Not Applicable
Service
Lightly lubricate the contact surface (red dotted
line) between buffer stop for shock absorber
(Figure 1, 1) and front shock absorber cap
(Figure 1, 2) with 5 grams grease G 000 405 A2
per side.
Figure 1. Shock absorber and buffer stop.
Tip: Check the protective sleeve of the front shock absorber for correct fit, they should turn easily in the
axial deep-groove ball bearing/sleeve bearing.
Warranty
Claim Type:
• 110 up to 48 Months/50,000 Miles.
• If the vehicle is outside any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin is
informational only.
Service Number:
4098
Damage Code:
0020
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Labor Operations:
Lubricate both front rubber stops
4098 5099
30 TU
Diagnostic Time:
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 2047758/9
Claim Comment:
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 000405A2
Grease
1
G 000450S0 (This number should be used in the
SAGA warranty claim only)
See ETKA
Fasteners, Bolts, Nuts, and See ETKA/ELSA
Screws as needed per the
Repair Manual
Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2047758) are subject to change and/or removal.
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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.
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the prior expressed written permission of the publisher.