Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 2104

 

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Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 2104

 

 

Fig. 10: Locating Lower Control Arm Bolts 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC. 

Installation 

1. Install control arm to subframe. Install ball joint into steering knuckle.  

2. Install new self-locking nut, and counter-hold with T40 Torx bit (1), ring wrench insert or slotted ring 

wrench insert (2) and VAG1331 (3). See Fig. 11 . Install axle shaft. Secure ball joint to control arm (bolts 
on old marks) using NEW bolts. 

 

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Fig. 11: Tightening Ball Joint Nut 
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3. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten control arm bolts with vehicle on ground. 

Tighten all bolts and nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Check wheel alignment. 
See appropriate SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES article in WHEEL ALIGNMENT.  

LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS 

Removal & Installation (Front Bushing) 

1. Remove lower control arm. See LOWER CONTROL ARM .  

2. Mount control arm in soft-jawed vise. Using appropriate bushing press tools, press bushing from control 

arm. See Fig. 12 . See SPECIAL TOOLS .  

3.  

 

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Using appropriate press tools and bushing lubricant (G 294 421 A1), press NEW bushing into control 
arm. See Fig. 12 .  

CAUTION: Never use grease as a lubricant for bushings. 

 

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Fig. 12: Removing & Installing Front Lower Control Arm Bushing 
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Removal & Installation (Rear Bushing) 

 

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