The noise heard when driving off the sidewalk, like a "cannon shot", is related to the characteristics of the shock absorber and is not a sign of a malfunction.
Faintly audible, "whispering" sounds (normal sound of liquid in shock absorber) or crackle (micro-movements of the clamped brake pads of the rear wheels), which occur when passengers get in and out of the car, cannot be related to the shock absorbers.
Before replacing the shock absorber due to "sloshing", make sure that the noise does not come from the engine mounts, anti-roll bar joints (and other ball joints) or silent blocks of shock absorber cups, and also check the tightening of the shock absorber cup fasteners and rods.
Before road testing, check the tightness of all fasteners and joints of the front and rear suspension, shock absorbers, stabilizer bars, ball joints and bearing clearances.
Shock absorber noise characteristics
Scheme of actions in case of "sloshing" of shock absorbers
Scheme of actions when shock absorbers click and knock
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Scheme of actions when shock absorbers squeak
