Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Checklist for evaluating running gear on accident vehicles
| Damage to running gear may go unnoticed during repairs to
load-bearing and suspension parts of accident vehicles. Under
certain circumstances, this undiscovered damage could lead to
serious consequential damage during later vehicle operation.
Therefore, the following parts of accident vehicles must be
examined in the manner and order described independent of wheel
alignment which may have to be performed. If no deviations from
specifications are measured during wheel alignment, there are no
deformations of the running gear. |
| Visual and functional examination of steering system |
| Visual examination for deformation and cracks |
| Examination for play in track rod joints and steering rack |
| Visual examination for tears in boots |
| Examine electrical and hydraulic lines and hoses for
chafing, cuts and kinks. |
| Check hydraulic lines, threaded connections and steering
rack for leaks. |
| Check steering rack and lines for secure seating |
| Check for flawless function from lock to lock by moving the
steering from stop to stop. In the process, the steering wheel
must turn with a constant force without resistance. |
| Visual inspection and functional check of running gear |
| Adhere to the sequence of the following inspection steps! |
| Check all components shown in the assembly overviews for
deformation, cracks and other damage |
| Align wheels on a Volkswagen AG-approved wheel alignment
stand |
| Visual and functional check of wheels and tyres |
| Check for true running and imbalance. |
| Check tyres for cuts and impact damage in tread and on
flanks.
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| Check tyre inflation pressure; information on mandatory tyre
inflation pressure can be found on a sticker attached to
B-pillar on driver side or to inside of tank flap. |
| If rim of wheel and/or tyre is damaged, renew tyre. This
also applies if the circumstances of the accident and the damage
to the vehicle indicate possible damage which is not visible. |
| A further factor in the decision is the age of the tyre.
Tyres should not be older than 6 years. |
| If in doubt, the following always applies: |
| Whenever a safety risk cannot be excluded, the tyre(s) must
be renewed. |
| Also check other vehicle systems such as: |
| Brake system including ABS |
| Visual and functional examination of exhaust system and
passenger protection |
| Specifications for testing and adjusting can be found in the
respective workshop manual in ELSA. |
| The accident vehicle check described here applies to the
running gear. This makes no claim to completeness for the
overall vehicle. |
| Electronic vehicle systems |
| Safety-relevant systems such as ABS/EDL; airbags;
electronically regulated suspension systems; electromechanical
or electrohydraulic steering and other driver assist systems
must be read with the → Vehicle
diagnostic tester for possibly stored fault messages.
If faults are saved in the event memories of the systems
mentioned above, repair them according to instructions in
workshop manuals in ELSA. Following repairs, read event memories
of the affected systems again to ensure that complete function
has been restored. |
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Special tools and workshop equipment required
Engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-
Tensioning strap -T10038-
Support -T10149-
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