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:
Detaching fibre optic cable from cable harness connector
Removing
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Pull fibre optic cable connector off the relevant control
unit.
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Release the locking mechanism in fibre optic cable connector
-1- by pressing it.
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Removing and installing turbocharger
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Engine bung set -VAS 6122-
Hose clip pliers -VAS 6362-
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Texture additive
Designation:
Fine texture additive -ALN 775 108-
Issued 04.2013
Product description
The fine texture additive -ALN 775 108- is designed to be
added to 2-pack HS top coats. Th ...
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Noises from shock absorbers