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 ...
Other materials:
Removing and installing easy-entry Bowden cable A
Removing
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Remove front seat
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Secure front seat on seat repair stand
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Move front seat to highest position.
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Stowing items of luggage
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Always stow all items of luggage in the vehicle securely.
Distribute items in the vehicle, on the roof and on the trailer as evenly
as possible.
Place heavy objects as far forward in the luggage compartment as p ...
Radiator fan control unit -J293
Note
Available in various designs, sometimes fitted to the
radiator fan -arrows-.
This control unit switches the magnetic clutch and thus the
air conditioner compressor on and off. It cont ...
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Leaks at shock absorbers
Checking shock absorbers when removed