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Technical Service Bulletin
Topic 93 Q4 power transmission: clacking noises during load changes/when changing direction (e.g.

P maneuvering/driving away)
United States 444 Volkswagen of America, Inc. (6444)
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[Status | Released for publishing
Release date {Jun 30, 2025
New customer code
Object of complaint Complaint type [Position]
entire vehicle -> driving performance, consumption -> acceleration [noises, vibrations -> noise | _—|
entire vehicle -> assemblies -> transmission assembly [noises, vibrations -> noise | _—|
entire vehicle -> vehicle areas -> vehicle rear [noises, vibrations -> noise | —_—|
rransmission -> operation, shift and power distribution control -> shift ‘noises, viratons> noise | |
entire vehicle -> assemblies -> engine assembly [noises, vibrations -> noise | |
entire vehicle -> vehicle areas -> vehicle rear rises, viraions > ||

snapping

New workshop code
Object of complaint Complaint type [Position]
transmission -> manual transmission, DSG, automated manual transmission - |component, automotive
> manual transmission input shaft bearing (transmission-side) fluids -> loose
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Audi Q4
Sales types
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Technical Service Bulletin Transaction No.: 2074899/3

93 Q4 power transmission: clacking noises during load changes/when changing Release date: Jun 30, 2025

direction (e.g. maneuvering/driving away)

Condition

REVISION HISTORY

[revision [pate [purpose

5s |. | Revised Header data (Update Model Codes)

2 01/23/2025 | Revised Service (Updated part number)

Revised Parts and Tools (Updated part number)

08/28/2024 | Initial publication

Customer states:

+ Clacking noises can be heard from the rear of the vehicle/motor compartment when driving away/changing
direction in a forward gear or in reverse (e.g. when maneuvering).

and/or

+ Clacking noises from the rear of the vehicle/motor compartment during load changes.

Workshop findings:

+ One or both customer statements can be reproduced. The clacking noises can be clearly assigned to the
gearbox.

Technical Background

Not applicable.

Production Solution

Not applicable.

Service

Replacing the retaining ring for the input shaft

+ Remove the gearbox as described in the ELSA Repair manual.

+ Attach the gearbox to the engine and gearbox support -VAS6095A- as described in the ELSA Repair manual.

+ Drain the gear oil via the filler cap (refer to Figure 1, red oval).

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+ Remove the retaining ring for the inner ring of the intermediate shaft (refer to Figure 3). The retaining ring must
not be damaged and will need to be used again during the repair procedure.
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+ Remove the outer retaining ring for the drive shaft (refer to Figure 11).

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+ Carefully drive the bearing for the drive shaft deeper into the gearbox housing using a commercially available
drift and hammer at the outer ring of the bearing (refer to Figure 12).
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+ Install the new retaining ring (with the maximum thickness/strength as described in parts information) as
follows:

— Install the new retaining ring (starting with the maximum thickness/strength). If the retaining ring does
not fit in the groove, try to insert the next thinnest retaining ring.
— Continue in this way as necessary until a retaining ring of the correct size can be installed.
The new retaining ring must snap fully into the groove (refer to Figure 13, red oval).
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+ Press the new bearing for the intermediate shaft (as described in parts information) into the gearbox housing
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+ Re-install the retaining ring for the outer ring of the bearing for the intermediate shaft.
+ Press the intermediate shaft in using the removing and installing tool -VW459/2- (refer to Figure 15); at the
same time, support the inner ring with the thrust piece -VW454- (refer to Figure 16).

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+ Re-install the retaining ring for the inner ring of the intermediate shaft.
+ Thoroughly clean the sealing surfaces of the gearbox sections with cleaning solution (part number: D 291 091
Al).
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must be used to ensure the sealant creates a functional sealing bond.
+ Allow flash-off time of 10 minutes for the sealing surfaces.
+ Apply silicone sealant (part number: D 176 501 A1) all around the sealing surface of the intermediate housing
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+ Place the gearbox housing on the intermediate housing.
+ Install the gearbox housing by screwing in the new multi-point socket head bolts in the sequence 1 to 17 (refer
to Figure 22); tightening torque: 20 Nm + 90°.
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+ Install the new (center) filler cap (part number can be found under parts information).
+ Replace the oil seals as described in ELSA Repair manual/parts information.
+ Install the new filler cap for the gear oil (part number can be found under parts information); tightening
torque: 45 Nm.

+ Remove the gearbox from the engine and gearbox support -VAS6095A-.
+ Install the gearbox as described in the ELSA Repair manual.
+ Fill the gearbox with gear oil as described in the ELSA Repair manual.
+ Perform a road test:
— If the clacking noise can no longer be heard, the measure ends here. The vehicle can be returned to
the customer.
— If the clacking noise can still be heard, please open a web ticket with the Technical Assistance Center
(TAC).
Warranty
Claim Type: + Ifthe vehicle is outside of any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin is
informational only.
Damage Code: 0010
Labor Operations: Charge Battery 2706 8950 | See SRT with
associated operations
Remove and install front electric drive motor (If 9340 19XX |See SRT with
front electric drive is affected) associated operations
Service front electric drive motor 9340 4199 |150 TU
(If front electric drive is affected)
Remove and install rear electric drive motor 9346 19XX | See SRT with
(And/or if rear electric drive is affected) associated operations
Service rear electric drive motor 9346 4199 |150 TU
(And/or if rear electric drive is affected)
GFF/Guided Functions 0150 0060 | Time stated on the
diagnostic protocol
Road test prior to the service procedure 01210002 |10TU
Road test after the service procedure 01210004 |10TU
Claim Comment: As per TSB 2074899/3
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.
Required Parts and Tools
The part numbers mentioned in this TSB are different than the ones listed in ETKA. Only use parts listed in this
TSB, this includes superseding part numbers!
Part Description Quantity

N 911 021 01 Socket head bolt with multi-point socket head (M8x45)
D176 501 A1 Silicone sealant
N 012 2956 Retaining ring (72x2.75)
N 012 2955 Retaining ring (72x2.70)
N 012 295 4 Retaining ring (72x2.65)
N 012 2953 Retaining ring (72x2.60)
OGC 301 211 Sealing cap
OMH 311 235 Deep-groove ball bearing
D 291 091 A1 Cleaning solution
Tool Number | Tool Description

VAS6095A Gearbox Support

VW681 Extractor Lever

Vw459/2 Removing and Installing Tool

Vw454 Thrust Piece
Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2074899) are subject to change and/or removal.
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