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:
Removing and installing seat trim on tunnel side
Note
Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle
side. Follow same instructions for the right side as
appropriate.
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
...
Correct sitting position
Fig. 41 There must be a distance of at
least 25 cm between the driver and the steering wheel The distance to the dash panel
must be at least 10 cm in the knee area
Fig. 42 Correct seat belt routing and head
restraint adjustment
First read and observe the introductory information
and safe ...
Lowering rear axle, multi-link suspension, front-wheel drive, e-Golf
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Assembly tool -3301-
Assembly tool -3346-
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
Engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-
Lower subframe ...
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Noises from shock absorbers