Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Leaks at 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 replacement is not
justified. |
| Slight loss of fluid (“sweating”) at the piston rod seal is
not a reason for replacing a shock absorber. An oil sweating
shock absorber is acceptable under the following conditions: |
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| Fluid seepage (as shown in the shaded part of the
illustration) is visible, but the fluid is dull and possibly
dried by dust. |
| The fluid seepage extends only from the top shock absorber
seal (piston rod oil seal) down to the bottom spring plate
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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 a ...
Other materials:
1-pack anti-corrosion primer
Designation:
1-pack anti-corrosion primer -LLS MAX 003 M2-, red brown
Issued 03.2013
Product description
The 1-pack anti-corrosion primer -LLS MAX 003 M2- is a zinc
chromate- ...
Assembly overview - door components
Note
Only the left side is shown. The right side is similar.
1 -
Rear door
Removing and installing
→ Chapter
Adjusting
→ Chapter
2 -
Sticker
Qty. 3
Diameter 28 mm
If ne ...
Removing and installing decoupler pulley with freewheel
General description
There are different versions of decoupler pulleys with
freewheel.
Before removing the decoupler pulley with freewheel, it must
be determined which special tool must be used.
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Noises from shock absorbers