A4 Sedan V6-2.8L (AFC) (1996)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: All Technical Service Bulletins
Front Suspension - Noise When Driving Over Rough Roads
Group: 40
Number: 98-02
Date: Sept. 3, 1998
Subject: Front Suspension, Noisy
Model(s):
A4
1996 -->
A6
1998 -->
A8
1997 -->
Condition
Clunking or rattling noise from one or both sides of front suspension when driving over rough roads.
May be caused by shipping spacers not being removed during the Pre-Delivery Inspection.
Service
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Raise vehicle on hoist,
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Check that all shipping spacers (two per side) were removed during the Pre-Delivery Inspection.
Note:
Spacers are installed to protect the vehicle during shipping.
Discard spacers after removal.
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Road test vehicle after spacer removal.
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During the road test, rubber stop should slip into spring seat on the first jounce.