Beetle L4-2.0L (AEG) (2000)
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Using VAG1756 angle measuring wrench, tighten additional 1/12-turn (30°)
Alternate final tightening of 12-point nut (if angle measuring wrench is not available):
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Lower vehicle until wheels touch ground.
CAUTION:
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The vehicle must be standing on its wheels when loosening or tightening the 12-point nut. Otherwise there is risk of an accident.
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Tighten 12-point nut to 300 Nm (221 ft. lbs.) and then loosen one turn.
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Tighten 12-point nut to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
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Mark point on nut with line (arrow -A-).
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Mark 2nd line (arrow -B-) on edge of wheel hub above next point.
The distance between each point is 30°.
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Tighten 12-point nut until both lines align.
Triple-Rotor Joint, Disassembling and Assembling
Triple-Rotor Joint, Disassembling and Assembling
Disassembling
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Open clamp.
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Open clamp on axle shaft and slide back triple-rotor joint boot.