NHTSA ID Number: 10171354
Manufacturer Communication Number: Bulletin 39E8
TSB/Document Date: 2020-03-06
Summary
On Audi Q5, A6 and A7 vehicles manufactured within a specific period, it is possible that the threads on the front left flange shaft may be damaged due to a production irregularity.
Description
6.00
N 91175601
Cylinder head screw with torx head
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The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures are
not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information
applies, contact an authorized Audi
dealer. 2020 Audi
of America, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
February, 2020
39E8 Page 5 of 8
Release Date
Technical Service Bulletin
02/11/2020
39E8 UPDATE
Checking Flange Shaft – (NVLW)
-OR-
Inspect axle shaft flange; bolt holes damaged, axle shaft requires replacement
LABOR
Labor Op
Time Units
Description
4041 20 99
90
Check axle shaft flange
3925 19 99
120
Replace axle shaft
For vehicles with air suspension ONLY, add the following labor operations:
2706 89 50
10
Connect battery charger
4316 25 99
Time stated on
diagnostic protocol
Perform GFF operations for self-leveling
suspension
PARTS
Quantity
Part Number
Description
1.00
0CS409355C
Shaft
1.00
8E0407643A
Socket hd. screw with collar
1.00
N 10106402
Shouldered hex. nut, self-locking
1.00
N 10272202
Bolt, hex, hd. (combi.)
2.00
N 10286110
Shouldered hex. nut, self-locking
6.00
N 91175601
Cylinder head screw with torx head
1.00
WHT006151
Shouldered hex. nut, self-locking
1.00
WHT006917
Screw
1.00
WHT007061
Screw
Additional Actions Some of the affected vehicles may be involved in additional Actions. Please check your
ELSA Campaign/Action Information screen so that any additional required work can be
done simultaneously.
Verifying Vehicle
Eligibility
To verify vehicle eligibility for this Update, always check the ELSA Campaign/Action
Information screen. The ELSA system is the only binding inquiry and verification system;
other systems are not valid and may result in non-payment of a claim.
Help for Claim
Entry
For questions regarding claim entry, contact Audi Warranty.
Required
Customer
Notification
Inform your customer in writing by recording on the Repair Order any and all work that
was conducted on the vehicle, including any and all updates completed under this Update.
The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures are
not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information
applies, contact an authorized Audi
dealer. 2020 Audi of America, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
February, 2020
39E8 Page 6 of 8
Release Date
Technical Service Bulletin
02/11/2020
39E8 UPDATE
Checking Flange Shaft – (NVLW)
Required Parts
Parts Control Type:
VIN to Order
Initial Allocation:
NO
If parts are needed to support a vehicle repair:
•
US Dealers - use AVA
•
CAN Dealers - contact the Parts Specialists via phone (800-767-6552), email
(VWoAPartsSpecialists@vw.com), or chat/text with the VIN to order
Due to the small number of affected vehicles there will not be a parts allocation.
Please reference the Repair Projection Tool (below) to view your potential VIN
population.
Repair Projection Tool:
(right click to open)
Quantity
6
Part Number
P.O.C. Part Description
Ordering Method
N -911-756-01
VIN to Order
Add ONLY if flange shaft requires replacement:
1
0CS-409-355-C
Shaft (flange shaft)
VIN to Order
1
8E0-407-643-A
Screw (axle shaft bolt)
VIN to Order
1
N -101-064-02
Nut (suspension fork to shock)
VIN to Order
1
N -102-722-02
Bolt (suspension fork to shock)
VIN to Order
2
N -102-861-10
Nut (suspension fork to stab. link)
VIN to Order
1
WHT-006-151
Nut (ball joint)
VIN to Order
1
WHT-006-917
Screw (stab. link to stabilizer bar)
VIN to Order
1
WHT-007-061
Screw (suspension fork to stab. link)
VIN to Order
NOTE
The specified part numbers reflect the status at the start of this Update. Interim updates made in ETKA can
cause a listed part number to become unavailable. In this case, the new part number specified in ETKA should
be used.
• Properly store (retain), destroy or dispose of removed parts in accordance with all state/province and local
requirements, unless otherwise indicated and/or requested through the Warranty Parts Portal (WPP) for U.S.
and the Part Destruction and Core Disposition Report for Canada.
The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures are
not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information
applies, contact an authorized Audi dealer. 2020 Audi
of America, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
February, 2020
39E8 Page 7 of 8
Release Date
Technical Service Bulletin
02/11/2020
39E8 UPDATE
Checking Flange Shaft – (NVLW)
Required Special Tools (if necessary)
Spreader Tool
-3424(or equivalent)
Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this Update are subject to change and/or removal. Always check
ELSA for the most current version of this document.
The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures are
not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information
applies, contact an authorized Audi
dealer. 2020 Audi of America, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
February, 2020
39E8 Page 8 of 8
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