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 rear seat backrest
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331
Removing
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Remove bench seat
→ Ch ...
Undulations
Radial depressions are slight concavities in the tyre
sidewall.
They run from the bead towards the shoulder of the tyre.
These parts appear in the figure
→ Fig..
The cause is the accumulation of material ...
Assembly overview - fuel tank, vehicles with fuel tank leak detection
1 -
Cap
Screw in until engages audibly
Secured to tank flap unit by means of retaining strap.
2 -
Earth connection
For fuel filler neck
3 -
Bolt
Renew ...
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Leaks at shock absorbers
Checking shock absorbers when removed