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. |
| – |
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. |
|
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 ...
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Overview of fitting locations - storage compartments/covers
1 -
Dash panel
Assembly overview
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2 -
Glove compartment
Assembly overview
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3 -
Centre console
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4 ...
Rear axle
Overview - rear axle, torsion beam axle
I -
→ Chapter „Axle beam“
II -
→ Chapter „Suspension strut, shock absorber, spring“
III -
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Removing and installing illuminated vanity mirror -W20-/-W14-
Note
If an LED vanity mirror light is faulty, the entire light
must be renewed.
Removal and installation are described for the left side.
Removal and installation on the right side are carried out in
the same w ...
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Leaks at shock absorbers
Checking shock absorbers when removed