New Beetle L4-1.9L DSL Turbo (BEW) (2006)
This wheel bearing/wheel hub unit is maintenance-free and adjustment free. It is not possible to adjust or service the unit.
18
Hex bolt
‹› M10 x 32
‹› Tightening specification => [ Rear Axle ] See: Specifications/Rear Suspension/Rear Axle Component Tightening Specifications.
‹› Always replace
19
Cover plate
20
Bracket for parking brake cable
21
Parking brake cable
22
Hex bolt
‹› M10 x 35
‹› Tightening specification => [ Rear Axle ] See: Specifications/Rear Suspension/Rear Axle Component Tightening Specifications.
‹› Always replace
‹› Do not loosen rear axle when removing if possible
Thread can be repaired using Heli-Coil(R) thread insert when thread of weld nut is damaged.
Repair thread in longitudinal member => [ Longitudinal Member Threads, Servicing ] See: Service and Repair/Procedures/Front Suspension.
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Self-locking hex nut
‹› M12 x 1.5
‹› Tightening specification => [ Rear Axle ] See: Specifications/Rear Suspension/Rear Axle Component Tightening Specifications.
‹› Always replace
‹› Axle beam must be in horizontal position (non load-bearing condition) when tightening nut.
24
Hex bolt
‹› Always replace after removal
25
Mounting bracket for rear axle
‹› After installing, check path of rear axle, adjust if necessary
‹› Do not loosen rear axle when removing if possible
26
Hydraulic bonded rubber bushing
Distinguishing characteristic to bonded rubber bushing => [ (Item 27) Bonded rubber bushing ] : The hydraulic bonded rubber bushing has a bulge -
arrow - pointing toward vehicle exterior.
If bushing leaks it must be replaced
‹› Removing and installing => [ Hydraulic Bonded Rubber Bushings ] See: Cross-Member/Rear Cross-Member Bushing/Service and
Repair/Hydraulic Bonded Rubber Bushings.
27
Bonded rubber bushing
‹› Removing and installing:
‹› Left side: => [ Left Bonded Rubber Bushings ] See: Cross-Member/Rear Cross-Member Bushing/Service and Repair/Left Bonded Rubber