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Technical Service Bulletin

40 Front anti-roll bar rests on subframe, causes "noise from front end of the vehicle"

United States 444 Volkswagen of America, Inc. (6444)

[Status | Released for publishing

Release date Feb 19, 2025

New customer code

Object of complaint Complaint type [Position —_—_|

entire vehicle -> vehicle areas -> vehicle front} noises, vibrations -> chattering

entire vehicle -> vehicle areas -> vehicle front

New workshop code

Object of complaint Complaint type [Position
chassis -> wheel suspension, suspension, damping - |dimensional accuracy -> deviation in contour front

> axle body (supporting frame) pattern dimensions

chassis > wheel suspension, suspension, damping - noises, vibrations -> crunching/groaning/crackling
chassis > wheel suspension, suspension, damping - appearance, surface -> scratch
chassis > wheel Suspension, suspension, damping - appearance, surface -> scoring/corrosion
chassis ~ wheel Suspension, suspension, damping - component, automotive fluids -> damaged
Vehicle data

Q3 A3

Sales types

aorfa |

aera |

Chassis numbers

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Technical Service Bulletin Transaction No.: 2076544/2
40 Front anti-roll bar rests on subframe, causes "noise from front end of the vehicle" Release date: Feb 19, 2025
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REVISION HISTORY
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01/09/2025 | Initial publication
Customer states:
When turning in, when the suspension compresses/extends, driving over bumps, speed humps, creaking noises can
be heard in the front.
Workshop findings:
Anti-roll bar rests against subframe of front axle (Figures 1 and 2).
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Figure 2. The anti-roll bar rests against the subframe of the front axle.
Technical Background
Subframe dimensional accuracy is not OK.
Production Solution
Expansion of the measuring points during production of the subframe.
Service
. If the anti-roll bar rests on the subframe, replace it and the anti-roll bar.
When billing, please always attach photos/videos that clearly shows the complaint to DOC-IT. To ensure a reference
to the vehicle, the image/video must:
+ Include the VIN and date.
+ Must not be edited.
+ Should be in focus and taken with sufficient light. A high resolution is not necessary.
If appropriate, please mark the location of the problem so that parts analysis has a clear reference to the complaint.
Please ensue that the photo documentation does not show any persons and/or face, license plates, or customer
data.
Warranty
Claim Type: + Ifthe vehicle is outside of any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin is

informational only.
Damage Code: 0010
Labor Operations: Renewing subframe 4007 55XX See SRT with associated
operations

Claim Comment: As per TSB 2076544/2
All warranty claims submitted for payment must be in accordance with the Audi Warranty Policies and Procedures
Manual. Claims are subject to review or audit by Audi Warranty.
Additional Information
All part and service references provided in this TSB (2076544) are subject to change and/or removal. Always check
with your Parts Department and/or ETKA for the latest information and parts bulletins. Please check the Repair
Manual for fasteners, bolts, nuts, and screws that require replacement during the repair.
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