Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 2058

13. Return line  

14. Steering gear 

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Removing and installing. See POWER STEERING, SERVICING  

15. Mounting bracket with rubber mounting 

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Replace if threads in welded nut are damaged  

16. Heat shield  

17. Self-locking hex nut 

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45 N.m (33 ft lb)  

18. Hex nut 

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22 N.m (16 ft lb)  

Fig. 35: Exploded View Of Power Steering Gear Assembly 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC.

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 STEERING Steering - New Beetle

  

TIE ROD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING

Special tools and equipment 

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VW 313 Support clamp  

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V.A.G 1275 Pliers  

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V.A.G 1332 Torque wrench  

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V.A.G 1332/5 Open jaw insert, 34 mm AF  

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T10108 Transmission bracket 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 STEERING Steering - New Beetle

  

Fig. 36: Identifying Special Tools And Equipment 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

Removing 

The tie rods can only be removed/installed with the steering gear removed.

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 STEERING Steering - New Beetle

  

Removing and installing power steering gear. See POWER STEERING, SERVICING 

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Seal line/hose connections on power steering gear if not already done.  

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Clean outside of power steering gear in surrounding area of the boot.  

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Open hose clamps and push boot back.  

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Clamp steering gear on transmission holder T10108 and unscrew tie rod from coupling rod.  

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To determine center position on the rack. See CENTER POSITION ON STEERING RACK, 
DETERMINING 

Fig. 37: Removing Tie Rod From Coupling Rod 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

Installing 

Install in reverse order. 

Tightening torque: 

NOTE:

To clamp steering gear, use hole "5" and the corresponding hole lying opposite 
in transmission holder T10108.

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 STEERING Steering - New Beetle