Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 2124

 

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Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 2124

 

 

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3 - VAS6180/4 long  

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4 - VAS6180/5  

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5 - VAS6180/8  

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6 - V.A.G1383A with V.A.G1359/2  

Fig. 19: Pressing Out Hydraulic Bonded Rubber Bushing Sleeve 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC. 

Installation 

To install new non-hydraulic bushings, see INSTALLATION (EXCEPT BEETLE) or INSTALLATION 
(BEETLE) 
under BONDED RUBBER BUSHING (NON-HYDRAULIC).  

COIL SPRING 

NOTE:

Coil springs can be removed by loosening rear shock absorbers and lowering 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1999-2004 SUSPENSION Rear - Golf, GTI, Jetta & New Beetle

  

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Removal & Installation 

Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheels. Install spring compressor to coil spring. See Fig. 20 . Compress 
spring until it can be removed from vehicle. To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure zinc spacer bushing 
is not damaged. Replace as necessary. Install spring together with spring seat. End of spring must rest against 
stop on spring seat when installed. See Fig. 21 .  

Fig. 20: Compressing Coil Spring 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

axle beam, or using spring compressor. 

 

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Fig. 21: Locating Upper Spring Seat 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC. 

SHOCK ABSORBER 

Removal & Installation 

1. Raise vehicle so that rear wheels still contact the ground, but upper shock mount bolts are accessible. 

Remove upper shock absorber mounting bolts. Remove coil spring. See COIL SPRING .  

2. Remove lower shock absorber mounting bolts. Remove shock absorber.  

3. Install shock absorber and coil springs, leave upper and lower shock absorber mount bolts finger tight. 

 

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Install wheels. Lower vehicle to ground. Preload rear of vehicle with the approximate weight of one 
person. Tighten shock absorber mounting bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .  

Disassembly & Assembly 

Use illustration to disassemble and assemble shock absorber. See Fig. 22 

 

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