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******** Audi A8 Quattro Sedan (4E2) V8-4.2L (BVJ) Technical DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR # 441232 Date: 120802


Wheels - Wheel Bolt Torque Precautions



44 Torqueing wheel bolts



44 12 32



2010334/4



August 2, 2012.



Supersedes Technical DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR Group 44 number 08 - 14 dated November 19, 2008 for reasons listed below.



Affected Vehicles



39



Condition



Wheel bolt requires torque adjustment.



Technical Background



Torque sticks and torque extension bars are not approved by Audi of America, Inc. and should not be used to apply torque to wheel bolts.



Always use a calibrated torque wrench to attain the correct wheel bolt torque. Proper use of a calibrated torque wrench ensures that all wheel bolts



are tightened equally and reduces the chances of repeat repairs.



Using methods other than a calibrated torque wrench to attain correct wheel bolt torque may lead to the following problems:



^ Brake disc damage.



^ Brake pulsation.



^ Steering wheel vibration.



^ Vehicle vibration.



^ Hub damage.



^ Wheel damage.



^ Wheel bolt damage.



Production Solution



Not Applicable



Service



Always use a calibrated torque wrench to attain the correct wheel bolt



torque.



See Repair Manual >> Group 44 - Suspension, Wheels, Steering >> Wheels, Tires, Wheel alignment >> Wheels and tires for wheel installation



instructions.



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



manuals for the latest information.