New Beetle Convertible L5-2.5L (BPS) (2006)
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!
‹› Place engine/transmission jack (V.A.G 1383 A ) underneath (danger of accident if parts fall off when ejecting ball joint).
‹› 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, counter hold with internal Torx T40.
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Internal Torx T40
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Box wrench insert or open end wrench insert (Illustration V40-1323 below)