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******** Audi A6 Sedan (4F2) V6-3.2L (CALA) Technical Service Bulletin # 401227 Date: 121108


Steering/Suspension - Wheel Bearing Clicking Noise



40 Clicking noise from wheel bearing



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November 8, 2012.



Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 40 number 12-26 dated September 26, 2012 for reasons listed below.



Affected Vehicles



Condition



Clicking or clacking noise when maneuvering or parking.



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.



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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.



Tip: Wheel bearings replaced for this concern will not be reimbursed under warranty.



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Warranty



Required Parts and Tools



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.