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Volkswagen Golf / Golf Plus. Manual - part 1

 

 

Checklist for evaluating running gear

of 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 specifica‐

tions are measured during wheel alignment, there are no defor‐

mations 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 box
♦ Visual examination for tears in boots
♦ Examine electrical and hydraulic lines and hoses for chafing,

cuts and kinks.

♦ Examine hydraulic lines, threaded connections and steering

gear for leaks.

♦ Check steering box 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!
♦ Exam all components shown in the assembly overviews for

deformation, cracks and other damage.

♦ Renew damaged parts
♦ Align wheels on a VOLKSWAGEN AG-approved wheel align‐

ment stand.

Visual and functional check of wheels and tyres
♦ Check for true running and imbalance ⇒  Wheels, tyres, wheel

alignment; Rep. Gr.  44

♦ Check tyres for cuts and impact damage in the profile and on

the flanks ⇒  Wheels, tyres, wheel alignment; Rep. Gr.  44 .

♦ Check tyre inflation pressure; see tyre inflation pressure stick‐

er in fuel tank flap or ⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet  ; Check tyres:

condition, profile, inflation pressure, depth of tread

If rim of wheel and/or tyre is damaged, renew tyre. This also ap‐

plies 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.
Generally, in case of doubt:
• Whenever a safety risk cannot be excluded, the tyre(s) must

be renewed.

1. Checklist for evaluating running gear of accident vehicles    

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Specifications for testing and adjusting can be found in the re‐

spective workshop manual in ELSA.
The examination for accident vehicles described here refers to

the running gear and does not purport to be a complete exami‐

nation of the entire vehicle.
Electronic vehicle systems
Safety-relevant systems like, for example, ABS/EDL; airbags;

electronically regulated suspension systems; electromechanical

or electrohydraulic steering and other driver assist systems, must

be read with the vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system

-VAS 5051- for possible stored fault messages. If faults are saved

in the fault memories of the systems mentioned above, repair

them according to instructions in workshop manuals in ELSA.

Following repairs, read fault memories of the affected systems

again to be sure that complete function has been restored.

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     Rep. Gr.00 - Technical data

 

Information concerning wheels, tyres and snow chains can be

found in “Wheel and Tyre Guide” ⇒  Wheels, tyres, wheel align‐

ment; Rep. Gr.  44 .

2. General information    

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Appraisal of accident vehicles

A checklist for evaluating running gear of accident vehicles can

be found under 

⇒ page 1

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     Rep. Gr.40 - Front suspension

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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