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:
Removing and installing Bowden cable
Removing
WARNING
It is not permissible to loosen bolts other than
those specified.
Also, it is not permissible to perform any repair
work other than described ...
Checklist
Carry out the steps in the specified order :
To ensure that the engine oil reading
is correct, park the vehicle on a level surface with the engine at operating
temperature.
Switch off the engine and wait a few
minutes for the engine oil to flow back into the sump.
Open t ...
Detaching fibre optic cable from cable harness connector
Removing
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Pull fibre optic cable connector off the relevant control
unit.
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Release the locking mechanism in fibre optic cable connector
-1- by pressing it.
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Leaks at shock absorbers
Checking shock absorbers when removed