New Beetle L4-1.8L Turbo (BNU) (2005)
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Swivel suspension strut outward and support e.g. using block of wood - 1 -, while pulling drive axle out of wheel bearing.
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Fasten drive axle to body with wire.
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Drive axle must not hang down!
Otherwise inner joint is damaged by excessive bending.
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Remove nut from ball joint.
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Install ball joint puller 3287 A as shown in illustration and press out ball joint.
CAUTION:
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Place engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A underneath (danger of accident if parts fall off when ejecting ball joint).
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To protect ball joint thread, leave nut on a few turns.
Installing
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Insert ball joint into wheel bearing housing.
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Install new self-locking nut, counterhold with internal Torx T40.
1 - Internal Torx T40
2 - Box wrench insert or open end wrench insert (Illustration V40-1323 below)
3 - Torque wrench V.A.G 1331
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Insert drive axle.