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Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 2109

 

 

Removal 

1. Remove wheel bearing housing/hub assembly.  

2. Using hydraulic press and appropriate wheel hub press tools, press wheel hub from wheel bearing. See 

Fig. 26 . See SPECIAL TOOLS . Using appropriate puller, remove inner race from hub. 

NOTE:

Wheel bearing MUST be replaced if removed, as removal will damage it. During 
any removal and installation procedure, if axle nut/bolt is removed or installed, 
do so with vehicle resting on floor at full curb weight. Always replace axle shaft 
self-locking nut/bolt with NEW. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1999-04 SUSPENSION Front - Golf, GTI, Jetta & New Beetle

  

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Fig. 26: Pressing Wheel Hub From Bearing 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC. 

3. Remove wheel bearing circlip. Using appropriate wheel bearing press tools, press wheel bearing out of 

 

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steering knuckle. See Fig. 27 .  

Fig. 27: Removing Wheel Bearing From Housing (Housing Removed From Vehicle) 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

 

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Installation 

1. Coat inside of wheel bearing housing with Molykote Grease (723 00). Using appropriate press tools, 

press new wheel bearing onto housing from outboard side. See Fig. 28 . Install wheel bearing circlip.  

2. Using same installer and adapter, press wheel hub into steering knuckle. 

NOTE:

When installing hub, ensure press adapter contacts inner bearing race only. 

 

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