Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 666

 

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Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 666

 

 

1. ABS wheel speed sensor 

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Before installing sensor, clean hole inner surface and coat with grease, Part No. G 000 650  

2. Socket-head bolt 

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8 N.m (71 in lb)  

3. Stub axle  

4. Splash shield  

5. Wheel hub with wheel bearing and rotor 

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Replace only as complete unit.  

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Removing and installing 

See WHEEL BEARING . 

6. Self-locking 12-point nut 

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175 N.m (129 ft. lb)  

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Always replace after removing  

7. Cap 

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Pressing off and driving in 

See WHEEL BEARING . 

8. Brake disc  

9. Phillips screw  

10. Bolt 

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60 N.m (44 ft. lb)  

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With dished spring washer  

11. Brake drum 

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Brake drum diameter: 230 mm (9.055 in.)  

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Wear limit: 231 mm (9.094 in.)  

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Clean thoroughly, check for wear, damage, tolerances, damaged wheel bolt threads and braking 
surface wear.  

12. Backing plate with brake shoes 

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Not applicable  

13. Axle beam  

CAUTION: Before working on the brake system, read CAUTIONS and WARNINGS on 

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .

NOTE:

The following list refers to items in Fig. 27 .

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 BRAKES Anti-Lock Brake System - New Beetle

  

Fig. 27: Identifying ABS System Components On Rear Axle 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

WHEEL SPEED SENSOR ON REAR AXLE (DISC BRAKES), REMOVING AND INSTALLING 

Removing 

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Raise vehicle.  

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Separate wheel speed sensor and speed sensor wiring connector -1-.  

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Remove bolt -2- from stub axle.  

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Pull ABS wheel speed sensor out of stub axle.  

Installing 

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Before inserting wheel speed sensor, clean hole inner surface and coat speed sensor with grease, Part No. 
G 000 650.  

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 BRAKES Anti-Lock Brake System - New Beetle

  

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Insert wheel speed sensor into hole in stub axle and tighten bolt to 8 N.m (71 in. lb).  

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Connect wheel speed sensor to speed sensor wiring. 

Fig. 28: Separating Wheel Speed Sensor And Speed Sensor Wiring Connector 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

Wheel speed sensor rotor on rear axle (disc and drum brakes), checking 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 BRAKES Anti-Lock Brake System - New Beetle

  

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Raise vehicle.  

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Remove wheel.  

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Vehicles with drum brakes, remove brake drum.  

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Remove wheel speed sensor from wheel bearing housing.  

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Check rotor for damage or dirt.  

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If rotor is damaged, remove wheel hub with rotor and replace. 

See WHEEL BEARING . 

WHEEL SPEED SENSOR ON REAR AXLE (DRUM BRAKES), REMOVING AND INSTALLING 

Removing 

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Raise vehicle.  

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Disconnect wheel speed sensor and speed sensor wiring connector -1-.  

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Remove bolt -2- from stub axle.  

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Pull ABS wheel speed sensor out of stub axle.  

Installing 

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Before inserting speed sensor, clean hole inner surface and coat speed sensor with grease, Part No. G 000 
650.  

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Insert speed sensor into hole in stub axle and tighten bolt to 8 N.m (71 in. lb).  

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Connect speed sensor to speed sensor wiring. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 BRAKES Anti-Lock Brake System - New Beetle

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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