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******** Audi A5 Cabriolet (8F7) L4-2.0L Turbo (CAEB) Technical DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR # 480904 Date: 090520


Steering - Grease Discharge From Steering Rack Boot



48 Grease discharged below dust cap on power steering rack



48 09 04



2018735/3



May 20, 2009.



Supersedes Technical DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR Group 48 number 08-09 dated November 5, 2008 for reasons listed below.



Affected Vehicles



458



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.



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.



459



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