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. |
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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. |
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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:
Removing and installing hinges
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Removing
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
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Lower moulded headliner in area of hinge mounting
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Notes on safety
Safety precautions during a road test using test
and measuring equipment
Risk of injuries due to unsecured test and measuring equipment
If a front passenger airbag is triggered during an accident,
insufficiently secured test and measuring equipment can becom ...
Maximum permitted trailer weights
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings All data in the official vehicle documents take precedence
over these data. All data in this manual apply to the basic German model. The vehicle
data sticker in the service schedule and the official vehicle documents sho ...
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Leaks at shock absorbers
Checking shock absorbers when removed