New Beetle L4-1.8L Turbo (AWP) (2003)
Axle Beam: Service and Repair
Rear Axle Beam, Assembly Overview
Rear axle beam, assembly overview
Note: Do not attempt to weld or straighten the axle beam or the stub axle.
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Always replace self-locking nuts.
1. Wheel bolt
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120 Nm (89 ft. lbs.)
2. Phillips-head screw
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4 Nm (35 inch lbs.)
3. Brake disc
4. Dust cap
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Always Replace
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Proper function and long service life can only be ensured by the perfect seal of a new dust cap
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Pressing off and driving in from 42-31
5. Self-locking 12-point nut
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Always replace
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175 Nm (129 ft. lbs.)
6. Wheel hub with wheel bearing and rotor
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Always replace
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Wheel bearing, wheel hub and the rotor are installed together in one housing.
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Wheel bearing/hub unit is maintenance and adjustment free. Adjusting and servicing are not possible!
7. Hex head bolt,
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Always replace
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60 Nm (44.3 ft. lbs.)
8. Splash shield
9. Parking brake cable bracket
10. Parking brake cable
11. Self-locking hex nut,