Chassis shock absorbers and shock absorbers (VW Golf 1)

A shock absorber strut is a unit consisting of a spring and a shock absorber. The shock absorber is inserted into a coil spring. The spring and shock absorber operate in the same direction of movement. This ensures comfortable conditions for passengers. Volkswagen has such shock absorber struts on the front and rear axles.

The McPherson design was used for the front wheel suspension. This shock absorber strut is a complete wheel suspension system. At the top, at the point where it attaches to the body, the system is positioned so that it can perform pendulum-like movements. The wheel journal is located at the bottom.

Shock absorbers

Tires and wheels absorb road shocks. At the same time, shock absorbers must reduce wheel vibrations and help dampen oscillations.

The so-called twin-tube shock absorbers are installed in series. Such a shock absorber consists of a working cylinder in which a working piston (connected to the rod) can slide up and down. The working cylinder is surrounded by a second cylinder, which serves as a reservoir for shock absorber fluid. When the wheel makes a reciprocating motion, the piston moves in the cylinder. A special fluid is pressed through the valves, which slows down the movement of the piston and thereby dampens the vibrations of the corresponding wheel.