Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Evaluating accident vehicles
This section covers assessing Volkswagen Golf Mk7 running gear after an accident: shock absorber leaks and noises, steering rack condition, fastener technique, electrical components, and raising the wheel bearing assembly to unladen position.
- Leaks at shock absorbers
- Noises from shock absorbers
- Checking shock absorbers when removed
- Steering rack
- Nuts and bolts
- Electrical components
- Raising wheel bearing assembly to unladen position (vehicles with coil springs), front axle
- Raising wheel bearing assembly to unladen position (vehicles with coil springs), rear axle
Questions & answers
Evaluating accident vehicles — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
How do I evaluate Golf Mk7 running gear after an accident?
Check subframe alignment, suspension geometry, steering rack function, wheel bearing play, drive shaft joints and shock absorber condition. Follow the checklist.
