Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 2087

 

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Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 2087

 

 

1. Hex on internally threaded shaft, wrench size 19 mm (.75 in.) 

Dimension -a-; 94 +/- 0.5 mm (3.70 0.020 in.) 

Identification "A" for right 

B. B - Left-hand tie rod ball joint 

1. Hex on internally threaded shaft, wrench size 19 mm (.75 in.) 

Dimension -a-; 94 +/- 0.5 mm (3.70 0.020 in.) 

Identification "B" for left 

Identifying features for the previous tie rod ball joint

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 STEERING Steering - New Beetle

  

Fig. 40: Identifying Features For The Previous Tie Rod Ball Joint (Flats For Wrench On Shaft) 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

1. Flats for wrench on the shaft, marked with "R" or "L" 

wrench size 22 mm (.87 in.) 

Dimension -a-; 74-1 mm (2.92 0.04 in.) 

The shaft -arrow- is round 

WARNING:

This tie rod ball joint must not be installed to a tie rod which has a length 
of -a- 318.9 mm (12.56 in.)!

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 STEERING Steering - New Beetle

  

TIE RODS, MODIFIED 

The tie rods have been shortened. 

Tie rod dimensions 

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Previous tie rod; dimension -a- 343.1 mm (13.51 in.)  

z

New tie rod; dimension -a- 318.9 mm (12.56 in.) 

Fig. 41: Identifying Tie Rod Dimension Measuring Points 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC.

NOTE:

A mixed installation of previous and new tie rods is not allowed!

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 STEERING Steering - New Beetle

  

PLAY, SECURITY AND BOOTS ON TIE ROD ENDS, CHECKING

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With vehicle raised (wheels hanging free), check play by moving tie rods and wheels.  

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Play: Zero play  

z

Checking mountings.  

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Check boots are not damaged and are seated correctly.  

CENTER POSITION ON STEERING RACK, DETERMINING 

Steering rack should be positioned in the center before installing power steering gear. 

z

Slide rack until dimension -a- is achieved. 

Dimension -a- = 30.5 mm (1.20 in.) 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 STEERING Steering - New Beetle

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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