New Beetle L4-1.8L Turbo (BNU) (2005)
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Mark installation position of ball joint bolts - arrows - on control arm.
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Remove bolts - arrows -.
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Disconnect coupling rod - A - from control arm.
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This work sequence is necessary so that there is no requirement to disconnect the axle shaft from the wheel bearing (wheel hub).
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Only disconnect the right side axle shaft from the transmission.
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Remove right hand inner constant velocity joint protective cover - A - from engine - arrows -. if part of original equipment.
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Disconnect right side axle shaft - B - from transmission in - direction of arrow -.
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There is no separate flanged shaft in the transmission; the axle shaft is inserted directly into the transmission.
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Only the special tool T10161 may be used to pry the axle shaft out of the transmission. When using other tools to remove the axle shaft, such as a
screwdriver or an assembly lever, the transmission or the axle shaft will be damaged and must therefore be replaced.
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Raise right axle shaft and secure (tie up).
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Position drip tray V.A.G1306 underneath.
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Seal axle shaft opening with a clean cloth - A -.
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Carefully drill 2 to 4 mm hole in outer metal ring of seal using a commercially available twist drill - B -.
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Grease the twist drill - B - so that metal particles from drilling will stick to the grease.
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Drill only through the metal ring - C - or the transmission could be damaged.
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The illustration shows the left side seal. The procedure for the right side seal is identical.