Audi A4 Sedan (8K2) L4-2.0L Turbo (CAEB) Technical Service Bulletin # 480904 Date: 090520
Steering - Grease Discharge From Steering Rack Boot
48 Grease discharged below dust cap on power steering rack
48 09 04
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May 20, 2009.
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 48 number 08-09 dated November 5, 2008 for reasons listed below.
Affected Vehicles
Condition
Grease discharge below the dust cap on the power steering rack.
Technical Background
If it gets hot, the grease beading can liquefy and become visible on the steering housing. This condition has no effect on steering.
485
Production Solution
No change.
Service
Carefully determine whether grease has been discharged or if there is a leak.
If the vehicle resembles Figure 2 and 3, the power steering rack is not leaking. No parts replacement is necessary. Claims for needlessly replaced
parts will be denied.
Warranty
This TSB is informational only and not applicable to any Audi warranty.
Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Department for the latest
