46148720351134
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Rattling noises from front axle on uneven roads (brake disc)
Models from 2014
2014 AUDI SQ5 |
Models from 2013
2013 AUDI A8 |
2013 AUDI SQ5 |
Models from 2012
2012 AUDI A8 |
Models from 2011
2011 AUDI A8 |
Technical Service Bulletin 46 Rattling noises from front axle on uneven roads (brake disc) 46 14 87 2035113/4 July 14, 2014. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 14-65 dated January 3, 2014 for reasons listed below. Model(s) Year VIN Range Vehicle-Specific Equipment A8 2011 - 2013 All Not Applicable SQ5 2013 - 2014 All Not Applicable Condition REVISION HISTORY Revision Date Purpose 4 - Revise Technical Background (Added chart) 3 1/3/2014 Revised header data (Added SQ5) Revised Warranty (Added SQ5) 2 10/16/2013 Revised Attachments (Changed video file formats) 1 08/26/2013 Initial publication Customer may report hearing rattling noises from front axle when vehicle is driven on uneven roads. Technical Background There are conflicting tolerances in the alignment of pin and hole on the front brake discs on specific models with a specific front brake PR code. Model Front brake PR code Front brake disc size A8 PR-1LJ / PR-1LP 380x36MM SQ5 PR-1LV 380x36MM Production Solution Not applicable © 2014 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 1. Verify that the noise is coming from the front of the vehicle. 2. Remove the front wheels and front brake discs. Tip: Place the brake disc on the brake disc hub (wheel contact surface) so that the friction surface is not damaged during testing. 3. Check the brake discs according to the attached videos. Multiple versions of each video are attached to accommodate various video players and internet browsers. • If the brake discs sound like the sound in video 1, the brakes can stay on the vehicle. • If the brake discs sound like the sound in video 2, the brake disc pins are loose and are the cause of the rattling noise. Replace both front brake discs. Warranty Claim Type: Use applicable claim type. If vehicle is outside any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin is informational only. Service Number: 4650 Damage Code: 0020 Labor Operations: 2 front wheels remove + reinstall 4405 2000 20 TU 2 front brake discs remove + reinstall 4650 2050 (A8) 50 TU (A8) 4650 2050 (SQ5) 40 TU (SQ5) Check 2 front brake discs 4650 0299 5 TU Road test prior to service procedure 0121 0002 10 TU Road test after service procedure 0121 0004 10 TU Diagnostic Time: Only applicable if the front brake discs were replaced. Technical diagnosis at dealer’s discretion (Refer to Section 2.2.1.2 and Audi Warranty Online for DADP allowance details) Claim Comment: As per TSB #2035113/4 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. © 2014 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 Additional Information All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2035113) are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information. © 2014 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.