| Assessment of crashed vehicles |
| In works to repair steering wheel and suspension components
in crashed vehicles, there may be unidentified damages in the running
gear. This unidentified damages may later cause serious consequences.
If the vehicle geometry measurement does not indicate any differences
in relation to the nominal values, this means that there is no deformation
in the running gear. Regardless of checking the vehicle geometry,
the following components are checked on the sequence and as indicated. |
| Visual check of the steering system's functioning: |
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| Check visually for deformities and cracks |
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| Check clearances in the steering bar articulation and in the
steering mechanism |
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| Check electrical wires, hydraulic system tubes, and flexible
tubes for wear, cuts, or folds |
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| Check the tightness of hydraulic system tubes, threaded units
and steering box |
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| Check the correct seating of the steering box and the tubes |
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| Check the correct operation of the steering system, making
the steering wheel travel all the way, from stop to stop. Applying
the same force, the steering wheel should turn with no pressure |
| Visual check of the running gear operation: |
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| Check all components in the assembly diagram for deformations,
cracks, or other damage |
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| Always replace the damaged components |
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| Check the vehicle's geometry using equipment certified
by „VOLKSWAGEN“ |
| Visual check of wheel and tire operation: |
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| Check the correct pressure of the tires; tires pressure (see
tag on fuel lid) or in the manual → Booklet |
| In case of damage to the rim and/or tire, replace the tire.
The same applies when the crash and damages to the vehicle indicate
rim damage, even if not visible. |
| Another criterion for decision is the tire age: the tires
should not be more than 6 years old. |
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| If a safety risk cannot be eliminated, the tire(s) must be
replaced. |
| Overall vehicle condition: |
| Also check other vehicle systems, such as: |
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| Braking system, including ABS |
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| Exhaust and protection system for passengers through visual
and operation checking |
| Checking and adjustment values, and notes on this subject
are included in the respective Repair Manual/ELSAPRO. |
| The check described herein, related to crashed vehicles, refers
only to the running gear and is not intended to be comprehensive for
the entire vehicle. |
| Vehicle electronic systems: |
| Refer to Diagnosis, Measurement and Information System → General information; Rep. gr.97 for
information on the relevant safety systems, such as ABS/EDS, Airbag,
steering systems with electronic adjustment, electromechanical and
electric-hydraulic power steering and driver assistance systems ant
other systems for possible damages. If there are any inconsistencies
in the fault memory of these systems, proceed with the repairs according
to the instructions in the Repair/ELSAPRO Manual. When repairs have
been completed, check the systems again for any damages, ensuring
the correct operation of the respective device. |
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