Shock Absorber Noises
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Shock absorbers are frequently rejected and exchanged because of rumbling noises. Examinations on the test stand and vehicle have shown that there was no concern with approximately 70% of the rejected shock absorbers and the replacement was not justified.
In case of complaints that are interpreted as rumbling or knocking sounds, proceed as follows.
-- Determine with the customer where, when and how the sounds change during a road test on a dry stretch of road with irregularities, if possible.
TIP:
Shock absorbers are the cause of noises only in the rarest of cases.