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Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 48 number 14-57 dated January 29, 2014

Audi technical service bulletin A481565 2034351- for 2009-2010 Audi A4, 2012-2014 Audi A6 and 2009-2014 Audi Q5 and others.

Bulletin number
A481565 2034351-
Component
Steering
Summary
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 48 number 14-57 dated January 29, 2014. Customer may report hearing creaking or squeaking noise from the steering column when steering slowly (the noise can be duplicated while the vehicle is stationary if the steering wheel is turned slowly). The noise may get louder at higher temperatures or when the vehicle is driven for a longer period of time. The noise comes from the sealing sleeve/steering column opening on the bulkhead. Insufficient lubrication of the intermediate steering shaft in the area of the sealing sleeve.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 180 complaints in the steering category.

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