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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Checklist
To ensure your own safety and the safety of your passengers, observe
the following actions in the specified order :
Find a firm and level surface suitable
for lifting the vehicle.
Switch off the engine. Select a gear
if the vehicle has a manual gearbox, or move the selector lever ...
Assembly overview - steering column switch module, with mechanical ignition
lock
1 -
Ignition key
2 -
Lock cylinder
Removing and installing
→ Chapter
3 -
Immobiliser reader coil -D2-
Removing and installing
→ Chapter
4 ...
Assembly overview - bench seat / individual seats
1 -
Rear bench seat
Allocation
→ Electronic Parts Catalogue
Removing and installing
→ Chapter
2 -
Guide
For ISOFIX child seat anchor
Qty. 4
Removing and installing
→ Chapter
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Leaks at shock absorbers
Checking shock absorbers when removed