Steering Rack / Suspension Squeak

[JoeGTI]

Mine was much worse when wet. I read somewhere that some noises were made by the rubber gaiters over the driveshafts. That would make sense a rubber rubbing against rubber does make some strange noises when wet.

J

I stand to be corrected but I think its the gators on the shockers that get their position adjusted by the pucks in transportation.

If anyone knows or can confirm please help.

Thanks

Mine's going in tomorrow for the suspension strut top bearings to be replaced. I don't hear any noise at all on the move or going over any bumps. Mine is only audible when maneuvering very slowly - i.e. parking! When it was in for the diagnosis, they said the first thing they checked were the "dust covers" / gators and that they were fine, no issue there.

I'll report back tomorrow on whether the bearings has fixed it or not.

[Ap69]

Mine was much worse when wet. I read somewhere that some noises were made by the rubber gaiters over the driveshafts. That would make sense a rubber rubbing against rubber does make some strange noises when wet.

J

I stand to be corrected but I think its the gators on the shockers that get their position adjusted by the pucks in transportation.

If anyone knows or can confirm please help.

Thanks

Mine's going in tomorrow for the suspension strut top bearings to be replaced. I don't hear any noise at all on the move or going over any bumps. Mine is only audible when maneuvering very slowly - i.e. parking! When it was in for the diagnosis, they said the first thing they checked were the "dust covers" / gators and that they were fine, no issue there.

I'll report back tomorrow on whether the bearings has fixed it or not.

That would be very helpful thanks and if the opportunity arises could you ask if its a recognized fault/issue so do they have any ref number for it.

Thanks
adrian

[JoeGTI]

Mine was much worse when wet. I read somewhere that some noises were made by the rubber gaiters over the driveshafts. That would make sense a rubber rubbing against rubber does make some strange noises when wet.

J

I stand to be corrected but I think its the gators on the shockers that get their position adjusted by the pucks in transportation.

If anyone knows or can confirm please help.

Thanks

Mine's going in tomorrow for the suspension strut top bearings to be replaced. I don't hear any noise at all on the move or going over any bumps. Mine is only audible when maneuvering very slowly - i.e. parking! When it was in for the diagnosis, they said the first thing they checked were the "dust covers" / gators and that they were fine, no issue there.

I'll report back tomorrow on whether the bearings has fixed it or not.

That would be very helpful thanks and if the opportunity arises could you ask if its a recognized fault/issue so do they have any ref number for it.

Thanks
adrian

No problem, will do. I suspect it is a recognized fault because they were very quick to diagnose it last week.

[JoeGTI]

Right, I got my car back and all seems squeak free now. Suspension mount bearings replaced on both sides and it seems totally silent now on my brief trip back from the dealers.

I asked them if it's a known issue or if there's a "TPI" and he hadn't a clue what I was on about. He just said that the technician could tell straight away when the car was up on the ramp where the noise was coming from (the bearings) and they went from there.

[Ap69]

Right, I got my car back and all seems squeak free now. Suspension mount bearings replaced on both sides and it seems totally silent now on my brief trip back from the dealers.

I asked them if it's a known issue or if there's a "TPI" and he hadn't a clue what I was on about. He just said that the technician could tell straight away when the car was up on the ramp where the noise was coming from (the bearings) and they went from there.

Excellent pleased for you, thanks for asking too.

Mines in on Tuesday.

[JohanR]

Hello,

I have had my Golf 7 GTI (built in may 2013) fixed for the front suspension squeak after living without my car for 2,5 weeks. (at 7345 km, problem might have arisen somewhere around 4000 km)

It turned out that the suspension gaiters needed refitting and greasing and this solved the problem - no more squeak .

 Before coming to this conclusion the garage went through TPI 2017165/10 and 2035958/4 without success. These involved dismounting and remounting of the suspension struts and a check of the suspension strut bearings, but the squaky sound remained.

The dealer insisted there were no transportation block left on the front suspension on my car, although I could not check properly with a lift I had suspected there was something similar to a transportation block behind the suspension gaiter as i felt with my hand only..

Regards,
Johan

[Tonebatch]

I am getting a graunching/rubbing noise on full lock both sides when manoeuvring at slow speed. Wonder if I should mention it to my local dealer?

[Darlo]

I am getting a graunching/rubbing noise on full lock both sides when manoeuvring at slow speed. Wonder if I should mention it to my local dealer?

Mine is going in for the same problem tomorrow. I will update with what they say.

[Darlo]

Well it's back I'm not best pleased. They have said the noise is normal. It's the sound of the rubber on the cv joints? I picked up after the technician had gone home so need to go back and discuss with him.

Do you all have a noise when you steer at low speeds? Most noticeable when on full lock?

Cheers
 

[Tonebatch]

As I have already said mine does it. However, car handles well and everything seems fine with the suspension otherwise. No creaks or knocks just this rubbing noise on full lock. Just to blandly tell you it's perfectly normal seems odd. First car I have had that does it? I think you need to be a bit more assertive and get a second opinion. I intend to mention this to my local dealer and see what they say, soon. My only problem is I collected it from VW Chester and I live in Worcester. The Worcester dealer may not be as responsive as I would like. I will try them anyway and feed back.