Steering Rack / Suspension Squeak

[DepressedGTi]

Just had my shock mounts done and now that particular noise is now fixed

The only problem now, is I have noticed when returning the wheel to centre from full lock causes a "clang" type noise to appear for a split second from underneath. Looks like another visit to the dealer

Regarding wheel alignment, this is not needed after the shock mounts are fixed. But I can tell you from my experience with my mk 5 gti that the steering can be improved no end by a proper alignment. I will probably get mine done when I need to change the front tyres.

[mjh_056]

Ok, my first fault was a 'groaning' noise as parked as went full lock to the right.

When did in situe and slowly it sounded more like rubber 'rubbing'

Which on visiting the dealer today was the resolution of the 'dust gaitor' being pushed too far up in the mount by transport blocks causing the gaitor to stay wedged in further than should be when the blocks were removed .. cup of coffee later and noise free driving.

All makes sense, it was definitely what sounded like and would have become more pronounced as any lubrication from delivery dried.

[Ap69]

Mine groans like a good un, there  another thread where its well recorded. I will have to get mine in the steering at low speed is loud, with a fairly quiet squeek or pattering from the suspension.

[mjh_056]

Mine groans like a good un, there  another thread where its well recorded. I will have to get mine in the steering at low speed is loud, with a fairly quiet squeek or pattering from the suspension.

Was aware of transport pucks from this thread so did mention them to technician who confirmed they were not present.

My suspension has always been fine the noise experienced was very specific to turning right on full lock and did sound like rubber 'rubbing' when stationary and turned slowly.

Given that, I was suspecting what someone here mentioned earlier in this thread as my personal issue which is what it turned out to be.


"Apparently when the transport blocks are removed sometimes the gators don't get refitted properly.  It's such a common issue that VW have issued TPI 2035921/1 for it."

Mine was only present on full lock and parking, yours sounds a little more suspect and might be the transport blocks.

[Ap69]

Mine groans like a good un, there  another thread where its well recorded. I will have to get mine in the steering at low speed is loud, with a fairly quiet squeek or pattering from the suspension.

Was aware of transport pucks from this thread so did mention them to technician who confirmed they were not present.

My suspension has always been fine the noise experienced was very specific to turning right on full lock and did sound like rubber 'rubbing' when stationary and turned slowly.

Given that, I was suspecting what someone here mentioned earlier in this thread as my personal issue which is what it turned out to be.


"Apparently when the transport blocks are removed sometimes the gators don't get refitted properly.  It's such a common issue that VW have issued TPI 2035921/1 for it."

Mine was only present on full lock and parking, yours sounds a little more suspect and might be the transport blocks.

Thanks it's a useful post re the gators being pushed up, i jacked mine up the other night no pucks so from what I've read its the sus top mount bearings or the gators.

Thanks

[Ap69]

Markyb1985 make a recording of the squeak on your phone and we can let you know what to do? We are all experts on the noise so it should be simple to diagnose..

http://youtu.be/wL3dILsgt_0

It's not the best example of it as the road surface isn't too bad, and you might need earphones on to hear it at the best. Pattering noise then at the end of the lane when stopped  I turn the wheel slightly side to side for the steering noise, which sounds a lot louder than on this!

Any one had or got the same?

Thanks

[GTI7me]

Markyb1985 make a recording of the squeak on your phone and we can let you know what to do? We are all experts on the noise so it should be simple to diagnose..

http://youtu.be/wL3dILsgt_0

It's not the best example of it as the road surface isn't too bad, and you might need earphones on to hear it at the best. Pattering noise then at the end of the lane when stopped  I turn the wheel slightly side to side for the steering noise, which sounds a lot louder than on this!

Any one had or got the same?

Thanks

That is exactly how mine was. Unfortunately i never got it fully diagnosed as i ended up in a new car! Would definitely take it back though and say your not happy.

J

[Ap69]

Markyb1985 make a recording of the squeak on your phone and we can let you know what to do? We are all experts on the noise so it should be simple to diagnose..

http://youtu.be/wL3dILsgt_0

It's not the best example of it as the road surface isn't too bad, and you might need earphones on to hear it at the best. Pattering noise then at the end of the lane when stopped  I turn the wheel slightly side to side for the steering noise, which sounds a lot louder than on this!

Any one had or got the same?

Thanks

That is exactly how mine was. Unfortunately i never got it fully diagnosed as i ended up in a new car! Would definitely take it back though and say your not happy.

J

Thanks

And strangely just driven to work and testing the steering on the car park and its silent. Makes me wonder then if it's linked to warmth. (Rubber gators expanding or white plastic insert in shockers?)

Thanks

[GTI7me]

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

[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