Steering/Suspension - Wheel Bearing Clicking Noise
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.
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
Audi A4 Quattro Sedan (8K2) L4-2.0L Turbo (CAEB) Page 659
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.
Tip: Wheel bearings replaced for this concern will not be reimbursed under warranty.
Audi A4 Quattro Sedan (8K2) L4-2.0L Turbo (CAEB) Page 660
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.
