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******** Audi A5 Cabriolet (8F7) L4-2.0L Turbo (CAEB) Technical Service Bulletin # 481231 Date: 100527


Steering - Shudder/Noise On Low Speed Turns



48 Servotronic steering (1N3) shudder at low speed while turning



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June 28, 2012.



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Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 48 number 10 - 07 dated May 27, 2010 for reasons listed below.



Affected Vehicles



Condition



Customers with servotronic steering (1N3) may complain of a shudder in the steering wheel or a knocking noise when the steering wheel is turned



during parking lot maneuvers or while driving at low speeds (below 5 mph).



Technical Background



Not applicable.



Production Solution An improved high pressure hose was production implemented in January 2010.



Service



Replace power steering hydraulic hose (Figure 1, item 8) as shown in the ETKA drawing above. Also refer to ElsaWeb Chassis >> Suspension,



Wheels, Steering >> 48 Steering >> Description and Operation >> 4-Cylinder TFSI without Dynamic Steering Assembly Overview.



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Tip: It may be necessary to loosen the engine mount to install the newest design hose. The newest hose is single piece design. The upper and lower



portions cannot be separated.



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.