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 connecting Bowden cable
Removing
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Remove backrest cover and backrest padding
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Swing mounting bracket for backrest release mechanism
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Removing and installing valve, description of the valve
1. Valve body
1 -
Valve body
2 -
Valve core
3 -
Valve cap
The rubber valve for tubeless tyres is designed to create an
air-tight sea ...
Paintwork in Aftersales
Panels galvanised on both sides
Earlier attempts at flanged pairings have resulted in the
fact that only panels that are galvanised on both sides are used
now. Only in this way can the cathodic protection and the
barrier effect of the zi ...
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Leaks at shock absorbers
Checking shock absorbers when removed