Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Noises from shock absorbers
| Shock absorbers are often replaced because of noises
(rumbling, etc.) experienced by the customer. Inspections on the
test rig and in the vehicle have shown that in approx. 70 % of
these cases there is no case for complaint. The replacement was
not justified. |
| In the case of complaints regarding rumbling or knocking
noises please proceed as follows. |
| – |
Carry out a road test with the customer - if possible on a
dry, uneven road - to establish when, where and how the noises
occur. |
 Note
| These noises are only very rarely caused by the shock
absorbers. |
|
Shock absorbers are often replaced because of externally
visible leakage. Inspections on the test rig and in the vehicle
have shown that in the majority of cases this ...
Defective shock absorbers can be identified by loud rumbling
noises when driving, caused by wheel hopping, especially on bad
roads. Heavy fluid leakage is an addition ...
Other materials:
Moving mechatronic unit for dual clutch gearbox -J743- into removal position
by hand
Note
Only if you cannot set the mechatronic unit to removal position with
the vehicle diagnostic tester, you must set the unit by hand to removal
position.
Sometimes, the mechatronic unit cannot be removed. In this case, the
gear actuator for 6th gear ...
Repair paintwork system for matt-finished vehicles
Issue 04.13
The repair paintwork system for matt-finished vehicles is
outlined below. Area of use: larger areas/full painting
operations
Application
Metal substrate
...
Checking belt webbing
Procedure
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Pull belt completely out of inertia reel or lap belt
adjustment plate.
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Check belt webbing for soiling, and if necessary wash with a
mild soapy solution
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Leaks at shock absorbers
Checking shock absorbers when removed