Golf MK6 Rack / Sub Frame Knock

[freddie2020]

Hi,

Have Mk6 GT TDI

When still and move wheel left and right just off centre, is a knocking sound.

Suspension bushes, Track Rod Ends ect... are fine.

Think comes from the rack? What might it be in the rack that is faulty.

Thanks

Edited by freddie2020 on Saturday 5th November 11:59

[Belle427]

I’m assuming it’s the same as a Mk5, I can’t tell you what goes wrong internally but I had to replace mine after chasing a knocking noise for a while.
Recon rack was around £300 and I did it myself, it involves dropping the subframe so although it’s not hard you need to buy new stretch bolts etc when putting it back together.
Also Vcds was needed to code the new one.
Have you checked the subframe bolts are tight as these do loosen off, you can buy a spacer kit and new bolts that helps with this.

Edited by Belle427 on Monday 7th November 07:19

[Tommie38]

Try a subframe spacer kit first. Cheap and you can do it yourself on the driveway / get it done by a mechanic for not a lot.

[freddie2020]

Thanks for the replies.

Will try that - it also makes the same noise when going over sort of small bumps - like a cobble street ect...

And when go on and off the throttle - so engine is powering wheels, then lift off and car is pushing the engine.
That sort of slack area, where the play I guess in the engine mounts and drivetrain is taken up, when go from coast to power.

Now you mentioned, I remember did have same issue on my MK5... was sub frame bolts, but would come loose again shortly