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 ...
Other materials:
Seat belt verification
Removing and installing seat occupied sensor, front passenger side -G128-
Note
The seat occupied sensor is only installed in the front
passenger seat.
Removing
WARNING
...
Windscreen and rear window washer system
Pull the two coupling sections apart (no securing device) to
loosen the connection.
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To secure the connection, push the two coupling sections
together, until you hear and feel them engage.
...
Adjusting door
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Door alignment tool -3320-
Universal joint for 3320 -3320/1-
Bit for 3320 -3320/2-
...
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Leaks at shock absorbers
Checking shock absorbers when removed