Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 2423

 

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Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 2423

 

 

Fig. 158: Identifying Special Tools And Equipment 
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Removing 

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Remove wheel.  

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If fitted, remove center and left part of insulation tray below engine/transmission.  

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 TRANSMISSION 5 & 6 Spd. Manual Transmission 02M - New Beetle

  

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Turn steering to left lock.  

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Disconnect drive shaft from flanged shaft.  

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Mark installation position of bolts -1-.  

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Remove bolts -1-. 

Fig. 159: Marking Installation Position Of Ball Joint Bolts 
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Tie-up drive shaft as high as possible. Do not damage paint on drive shaft.  

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Remove flanged shaft securing bolts by screwing two bolts into flange and counterhold flanged shaft 
using a lever.  

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Place container under transmission.  

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Remove flanged shaft with spring.  

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Pull flanged shaft oil seal out using VW 771 and VW 771/37. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 TRANSMISSION 5 & 6 Spd. Manual Transmission 02M - New Beetle

  

Fig. 160: Pulling Left Flanged Shaft Oil Seal Out Using VW 771 And VW 771/37 
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Installing 

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Drive new seal in onto stop, do not tilt seal when doing this. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 TRANSMISSION 5 & 6 Spd. Manual Transmission 02M - New Beetle

  

Fig. 161: Driving New Left Flanged Shaft Oil Seal Onto Stop 
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Fill space between sealing lip and dust lip with grease G52 128 A1.  

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Insert flanged shaft.  

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Secure flange shaft with countersunk bolt.  

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Connect ball joint to control arm using new bolts onto old impression marks.  

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Bolt left-hand drive shaft to flanged shaft. 

See FRONT AXLE SHAFT 

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Install wheel.  

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Check transmission oil. See CHECKING FLUID LEVEL .  

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Install sound insulation tray.  

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 TRANSMISSION 5 & 6 Spd. Manual Transmission 02M - New Beetle

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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