Bentley Volkswagen.Golf.Jetta.R32.Official.Factory.Repair.Manual.1999-2005

Check list for evaluating the suspension of accident vehicles
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Visual and function testing of wheels and tires
• Check for radial run-out and imbalance see General
information, information on wheel/tire combinations,
winter tires, snow chains, recommended tire makes,
can be found in VESIS; Library; Additional Information
"Wheel and Tire Guide"; Vibrations from wheels and
tires.
• Check tires for cuts and impact damages in tread and
on sides see General information, information on
wheel/tire combinations, winter tires, snow chains,
recommended tire makes, can be found in VESIS;
Library; Additional Information "Wheel and Tire
Guide"; Tire damages
• Check tire pressures; For tire pressure specification,
see inside of fuel filler door or
Repair Manual, Maintenance
Replace tire if there is damage to the wheel and/or tire. This
also applies when the area of impact and damage of the
vehicle suggest that unverifiable damage may be possible.
Another determining factor is the age of the tire: Tires
should not be older than 6 years.
If not able to be determined:
• As soon as a safety risk can be verified, the tire(s)
must be replaced
Entire vehicle
Check other vehicle systems, for example:
• Brake system including ABS
• Exhaust system and occupant protection through
visual inspection and function testing
Test values, adjustment values, and notes can be found in
the appropriate repair manual.
The examination of accident vehicles described here, refers
to the chassis and lays no claim on the completeness of the
total vehicle.
Electronic vehicle systems
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