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. |
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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:
Wheel bolt caps
Fig. 221 Removing the wheel bolt caps
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Take the wire hook from the vehicle toolkit.
Insert the hook through the opening in the cap and pull off in the direction
of the arrow.
The caps protect the wheel bolts a ...
Removing and installing window channel
Removing and installing window channel
Note
The removal and installation sequence is only for the
left window channel. Removal and installation of the right
window channel are similar.
...
Assembly overview - towing bracket
Note
Minor differences will be encountered on removal and
installation, depending on version.
The specified torques refer only to factory-installed towing
brackets.
Request torque spe ...
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Leaks at shock absorbers
Checking shock absorbers when removed