Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 2085

2. Hex nut 

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50 N.m (37 ft lb)  

3. Clamp 

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Always replace  

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Tightening. See INSTALLING  

4. Boot 

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Must not be twisted after adjusting tie  

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Remove steering gear to replace  

5. Clamp 

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Always replace  

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Tightening. See INSTALLING  

6. Inner tie rod 

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75 N.m (55 ft lb) 

Modification: 

Modified tie rods. See TIE RODS, MODIFIED 

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Removing and installing. See TIE ROD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING  

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Replacement parts are supplied preset  

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Vehicle alignment. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES .  

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Different versions  

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Application see Parts catalog  

7. Hex bolt 

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22 N.m (16 ft lb)  

8. Gasket 

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Observe installing instructions! See INSTALLING .  

9. Hydraulic hose  

10. Banjo bolt 

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45 N.m (33 ft lb) 

M 16 x 1.5 

11. Banjo bolt 

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38 N.m (28 ft lb) 

M 14x 1.5 

12. Sealing rings 

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Always replace  

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 STEERING Steering - New Beetle

  

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