New Beetle L4-1.8L Turbo (BNU) (2005)
Continued for all vehicles
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Remove right sound insulation panel.
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Mark installation position of bolts - arrows - for ball joint - 1 - on control arm - 2 -.
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Mark installation position of ball joint - 1 - to control arm - 2 -.
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Remove drive axle from flange shaft/transmission.
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Fasten drive axle to body with wire.
Drive axle must not hang down!
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Pull out wheel bearing housing with ball joint from control arm.
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Swivel suspension strut outward and support e.g. using block of wood - 1 -.
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If installed, remove protective cap for inner right constant velocity joint from engine.
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Remove bolts - 1- and - 2- and remove pendulum support.
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Remove bolts - 5 - for steering gear.
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For TDI engines, remove bolts - 6 - for exhaust system.
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Place engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A with V.A.G 1359/2 under subframe.
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Remove bolts - 3- and - 4 - for subframe.
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Remove coupling rod nut - 7 - from stabilizer bar.
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Lower subframe using engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A.
Installing
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Before fastening bolts for subframe, position steering gear on subframe and fasten bolts for steering gear.