4013342018194
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Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid
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Models from 2006
2006 AUDI A3 |
2006 AUDI A4 |
2006 AUDI A4 CABRIOLET |
2006 AUDI A6 |
2006 AUDI A8 |
2006 AUDI Q7 |
2006 AUDI R8 |
2006 AUDI RS6 |
2006 AUDI S4 |
2006 AUDI S6 |
2006 AUDI TT |
Technical Service Bulletin 40 Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid 40 13 34 2018194/5 September 23, 2013. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 40 number 10-04 dated April 1, 2010 for reasons listed below. Model(s) Year VIN Range Vehicle-Specific Equipment All 2006 - 2011 All Not Applicable Condition REVISION HISTORY Revision Date Purpose 5 - Revised header data (Added model year 2012 - 2013) Updated Technical Background (Added background) 4 4/01/2010 Revised header data (Added model year 2011) 3 6/17/2009 Revised header data (Added model year 2010) Revised Service 2 10/30/2008 Revised Title to include Repair Group Oil appears on one or several shock absorbers. Technical Background Oil may appear on a shock absorber for one of the following reasons: • As a result of a leak because the shock absorber is damaged. • As a result of residue from when the shock was filled during production, or of slight condensation in the seal area. This small amount of oil is for lubrication and it reduces wear on the seal. Production Solution Not applicable. © 2013 Audi of America, Inc. Page 1 of 3 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 Service Determine if the shock absorber is leaking, or if the oil is only from residue or condensation: Leaking shock absorbers A leaking shock absorber is characterized by a wet film of oil running down the pipe (Figure 1 and Figure 2). Leaking shock absorbers need to be replaced. Figure 1. A leaking shock absorber. Figure 2. A leaking shock absorber. © 2013 Audi of America, Inc. Page 2 of 3 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 Shock absorbers with oil marks A light film of dried oil or oil marks on the pipe beneath the dust guard are not a clear indicator of a leaking shock. These marks are a result of residue from when the shock was filled during production, or of slight condensation in the seal area. This small amount of oil is for lubrication and it reduces wear on the seal. This condition does not affect the shock absorber. No repair is necessary. Figure 3. A shock absorber that is not leaking. Figure 4. A shock absorber that is not leaking. Tip: For further information see the repair manual under “Shock absorbers, checking.” Warranty This TSB is informational only and not applicable to any Audi warranty. Additional Information All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2018194) are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information. © 2013 Audi of America, Inc. Page 3 of 3 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.