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:
Vehicle identification data
Fig. 19 A: Vehicle data sticker: example
shows a vehicle with engine code CPTA ③ B: Type plate
Fig. 20 Vehicle identification number
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Vehicle identification number.
The vehicle identification number can be read from ...
2-pack HS mixture surfacer
Designation:
2-pack HS mixture surfacer -LGF 810 150 A4-, white
2-pack HS mixture surfacer -LGF 810 151 A4-, black
2-pack HS mixture surfacer -LGF 810 152 A4-, red
...
Removing and installing front interior light/reading light
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Removal wedge -3409-
Note
The switch module is an integral part of the front interior
light -WX1- and cannot be r ...
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Leaks at shock absorbers
Checking shock absorbers when removed