New Beetle L4-2.0L (AVH) (2005)
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Remove bolts - arrows -.
Continued for all vehicles
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If control arm is not to be replaced:
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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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Pull out wheel bearing housing with ball joint from control arm.
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Remove hex bolt - 3 - on control arm.
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Remove hex bolts - 1 - and - 2- and remove control arm.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
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Press engine/transmission subframe forward e.g. using a tire iron.
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Remove hex bolt - 1 - and remove control arm.
Installing
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Installation is in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
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If control arm was not replaced, tighten bolts and ball joint to old impression/marking.
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Install wheel and tighten.