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2001 Volkswagen Golf Repair Question


Topics covered: Bushing, Noise, Axle.
Mileage: 160,000 miles.

Asked on November 1, 2011

Squishy noise from rear passenger side

I have a squishy noise coming from the rear passenger side of my car. Do not know if it's shocks, struts, or something else.
Avatar Asked by fknstpd

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Replied on November 1, 2011

Chances are it is a strut. Have a helper bounce the vehicle while you check to see where the noise is coming from.

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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Replied on November 3, 2011

Most likely the axle bushings. VW has an updated part now. It's classified as a "1 piece" bushing now.The older bushings were 2 piece bushings, which always, always, fail.

Tiny Answered by F4I_guy (expert)
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