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Inspecting the removed shock absorber without gas pressure > < Leaks on the shock absorber
Noises on the shock absorber
Noises on the shock absorber
There is reason to believe that in the event of noise complaints the shock absorbers are all too often considered as the source.
Possible causes of noise may be e.g.:
t  defective shock absorber
t  loosened attachment of the suspension strut on the body
t  defective axial grooved ball bearing
t  poor operation of the suspension strut
t  defective outer joint
t  defective wheel bearing
t  cracked welding points on body
t  parts loosened, possibly overtensioned when installed (exhaust system, adapter, cover, etc.)
  Note
In the event of complaints about noises interpreted as knocking or cracking noises, always first perform a test drive with the customer to determine where, when and how these noises occur (preferably on a bumpy dry road).
   

Inspecting the removed shock absorber without gas pressure > < Leaks on the shock absorber