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 ...
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Removing and installing remote control receiver for auxiliary coolant heater
-R149-, Golf Variant
Note
If the remote control receiver for auxiliary coolant heater
-R149- is renewed, the remote control receiver for auxiliary
coolant heater -R149- needs to be adapted to the auxiliary and
supplementary heater using the vehicle diagnostic tester ...
Safety precautions when working on subframe
It is not permitted to carry out welding and straightening
operations on load-bearing or wheel-guiding suspension
components.
Always renew corroded nuts and bolts.
Bonded rubber bushes can be twisted only to ...
How to start the engine using jump leads
Fig. 244 How to connect the jump leads
in starting vehicles without start/stop system: discharged battery ① and battery
providing assistance ②
Fig. 245 How to connect the jump leads
in starting vehicles with start/stop system: discharged battery ① and battery providing
assistance ② ...
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Leaks at shock absorbers
Checking shock absorbers when removed