Beetle L4-1.9L DSL Turbo (ALH) (1998)
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Remove left-side noise insulation (arrows).
Vehicles with TDI engine
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Remove intake air duct between charge air cooler and turbocharger.
Continued for all vehicles
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Remove right-side noise insulation.
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Mark installation position of ball joint bolts on control arm.
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Remove bolts (arrows).
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Install tool and press drive axle out.
Note:
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When pressing the drive axle out make sure that sufficient clearance is available.
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Do not allow drive axle to hang by inner CV, triple-rotor joint to avoid damaging bearing surfaces. Tie drive axle to stabilizer bar or other
suspension component if it is to remain attached to drive flange.
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Do not flex inner CV or triple -rotor joint more than 25 degrees from its original angle.
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Pull wheel bearing housing together with ball joint out from control arm.
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Swing wheel together with suspension strut outward and support.