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Wheels, tyres. axle align > < Removing

New Beetle

Installing
Installing
–  Fit wheel bearing/wheel hub unit onto stub axle as far as it will go.
   
–  Attach assembly tool -3420- and pull wheel bearing/hub unit on as far as stop.
Ensure that the wheel bearing/wheel hub unit does not cant!
–  Unscrew assembly tool -3420-.
  A42-0106
–  Fit new 12-point nut -A- and tighten, specified torque → Anchor.
–  Install brake disc.
  N42-0297
–  Drive in grease cap.
  Note
t  Always renew removed grease caps.
t  Damaged grease caps may allow moisture to enter the bearing. Therefore, always use the tool shown in the illustration.
Continue installation in reverse order.
–  Install wheel and tighten bolts or nuts → Chapter.
  N42-0268
Specified torque: 
Brake caliper to rear axle65 Nm

   

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