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:
Assembly overview - air filter housing
1 -
Air duct (bottom section)
On lock carrier
2 -
Air duct (top section)
On lock carrier
3 -
Cover
For air duct
4 -
Bolt
2&n ...
Electronic parking brake
Fig. 141 In lower part of centre console:
button for the electronic parking brake
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The electronic parking brake replaces the handbrake.
Switching on the electronic parking brake
The electronic parking brake can be swit ...
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