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Steering - Grease Discharge From Steering Gear Dust Cap



48 Grease discharged below dust cap on power steering rack



520



48 10 08



2018735/5



July 15, 2010



Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 48 number 09-08 dated August 7, 2009 for reasons listed below.



Affected Vehicles



Condition



Grease discharge below the dust cap on the power steering rack.



Technical Background



521



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.



522



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 and service



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