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:
Cigarette lighter
Fig. 124 In the lower part of the centre
console: cigarette lighter
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings A cigarette lighter is located in the lower part of the
centre console.
With the ignition switched on, press in the knob on the cigarette lighter ...
Removing and installing dash panel insert -KX2-
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Vehicle diagnostic tester
Note
All indicator lamps in the dash panel insert -KX2- are
equipped with LEDs. LEDs cannot be renewed separately if
...
Removing and installing speed sensor on rear axle -G44-/-G46-, vehicles with
front-wheel drive
Note
Removal and installation is described for the rear left
speed sensor. Removal and installation of the rear right speed
sensor is analogous.
Rear left speed sensor -G46--1-:
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Leaks at shock absorbers
Checking shock absorbers when removed