Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 2062

 

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Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 2062

 

 

Fig. 47: Clamping Suction Hose With Hose Clamp 3094 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC.

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 STEERING Steering - New Beetle

  

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Place drip tray underneath.  

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Disconnect bracket for pump pressure line from cylinder block.  

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Disconnect pump pressure line.  

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Install adapter -1-. 

Use a sealing ring. 

1. V.A.G 1402/1 A  

2. V.A.G 1402/6 Hose from adapter set  

Fig. 48: Installing Adapter V.A.G 1402 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

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Connect pressure gauge V.A.G 1402. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 STEERING Steering - New Beetle

  

1. V.A.G 1402 Pressure gauge  

2. V.A.G 1402/6 Hose from adapter set  

3. Banjo union bolt  

4. Pressure hose banjo union  

5. V.A.G 1402/2  

6. V.A.G 1402 Hose from pressure gauge  

Fig. 49: Connecting Power Steering Pressure Gauge (Vehicles With Power Steering Pump In 
Lower Section)
 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

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Remove hose clamp 3094 from suction and return hoses. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 STEERING Steering - New Beetle

  

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Start engine and if necessary add fluid to reservoir.  

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Turn steering wheel approx. 10 times from lock to lock.  

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Now check delivery pressure.  

Requirements: 

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Ribbed belt/ribbed belt tension OK.  

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System not leaking.  

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Hoses/lines are not kinked or restricted. 

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With engine running at idle speed. Close cut-off valve (not longer than 5 seconds) and read off 
pressure.  

Specifications 

Gasoline engines: 85...95 bar (1233 - 1378 psi) 

Diesel engines: 96... 105 bar (1392 - 1523 psi) 

POWER STEERING PUMP DELIVERY PRESSURE, VEHICLES WITH POWER STEERING PUMP 
IN UPPER SECTION, CHECKING 

Special tools and equipment 

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3094 Hose clamps  

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V.A.G 1402 Power steering test unit  

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V.A.G 1402/1 A Adapter  

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V.A.G 1402/2 Adapter  

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V.A.G 1402/6 Hose from adapter set 

NOTE:

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If the reading is higher or lower than specified, replace power steering 
pump.  

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Removing and installing power steering pump, vehicles with power 
steering pump in lower section. See POWER STEERING PUMP: VEHICLES 
WITH POWER STEERING PUMP IN LOWER SECTION, REMOVING AND 
INSTALLING .  

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If reservoir fluid level is low then check steering system for leaks.  

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For leaks at the pinion first check the lines/line connections for leaks and 
if necessary tighten and wipe dry.  

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If the pinion seal or the rack seals in steering gear housing are leaking 
then replace steering gear.  

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To check the rack seals loosen the hose clip on the boot and push boot to 
one side.  

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 STEERING Steering - New Beetle

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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