4012272024318

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Clicking noise from wheel bearing


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Models from 2011
2011 AUDI A6
Models from 2004
2004 AUDI A8
Technical Service Bulletin
40 Clicking noise from wheel bearing
40 12 27 2024318/3 November 8, 2012. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 40 number 12-26 dated
September 26, 2012 for reasons listed below.
Model(s)
Year
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
A4 (B7)
2005- 2008
000001 – 999999
A4 (B8)
2009
000001 – 999999
A4 (B8)
2010
000001 – 017859
A5 (B8)
2008 - 2009
000001 – 999999
A5 (B8)
2010
000001 – 008561
A5 Cab (B8)
2010
000001 – 999999
A6 (C6)
2005 - 2011
000001 – 999999
A8 (D3)
2004 - 2010
000001 – 999999
Q5 (B8)
2009
000001 – 999999
Q5 (B8)
2010
000001 – 012381
Not Applicable
Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
Purpose
3
-
Revised Header data
2
9/26/2012
Revised Service (Updated Repair instructions)
1
12/21/2010
Original publication
Clicking or clacking noise when maneuvering or parking.
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Technical Background
Normal driving dynamics may cause microscopic movements between the wheel bearing and wheel bearing
housing.
Production Solution
Not applicable.
Service
1.
Remove any corrosion and dirt from the wheel bearing housing and the wheel bearing.
2.
Using a brush, apply a thin coat of paste G 052109A2 on the wheel bearing housing as shown in Figure 1.
Make sure not to apply any paste on the threads.
Figure 1. Area to apply paste.
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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
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Technical Service Bulletin
Tip: Wheel bearings replaced for this concern will not be reimbursed under warranty.
Warranty
Claim Type:
Use applicable claim type. If vehicle is outside any warranty, this Technical Service
Bulletin is informational only.
Service Number:
4057
Damage Code:
0010
Labor Operations:
Remove and install single hub with bearing
4067 1900
A8 (D3) - 190 TU
A6 (C6) - 130 TU
A4 (B7) - 110 TU
A4, A5, Audi Q5 (B8) 130 TU
-ORRemove and install both hubs with bearings
4067 2000
A8 (D3) - 330 TU
A6 (C6) - 220 TU
A4 (B7) - 220 TU
A4, A5, Audi Q5 (B8) 220 TU
Diagnostic Time:
Modify wheel bearing(s)
4067 4999
5 TU
GFF
No allowance 0 TU
Road test prior to service procedure
0121 0002
10 TU
Road test after service procedure
0121 0004
10 TU
Technical diagnosis at dealer’ s discretion
(Refer to Section 2.2.1.2 and Audi Warranty Online for DADP allowance details)
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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
Claim Comment:
As per TSB #2024318/3
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
Part Number
Part Description
Quantity
G 052109A2
Paste
1
Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with
your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information.
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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
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