GTI L4-1.8L Turbo (AWP) (2003)
Vehicle must be standing on its wheels when loosening or tightening 12 point axle nut
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Lift vehicle until the load on the front axle is relieved.
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Loosen 12-point nut.
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Remove noise insulation.
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Remove bolts (arrows).
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Press axle shaft out. Install tool as shown in illustration.
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When pressing axle shaft out make sure sufficient clearance is available.
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Secure axle shaft to body with wire.
The axle shaft must not hang down!
The inner joint will otherwise be damaged through overflexing.
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Pull wheel bearing housing with ball joint out from control arm.
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Swing wheel with suspension strut outward and support.