Cabrio GL L4-2.0L (ABA) (2001)
WARNING!
Vehicle must be standing on its wheels when loosening or tightening 12 point axle nut.
-Press axle shaft out. Position tool as shown.
Note:
Ensure sufficient clearance is available when pressing axle shaft out,
-Pull wheel bearing housing with ball joint out from control arm.
-Swing wheel with suspension strut out and support.
-Install ball joint puller, as shown, and press out ball joint.
WARNING!
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Place engine/transmission jack VAG 1383A, or similar, underneath to ensure safety.
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For safety reasons and to protect ball joint threads, leave nut threaded on a few turns.
Installing
-Install new self-locking nut, and counter-hold with T40 Torx(R) bit.
1-Torx(R) bit T40
2-Box wrench insert or slotted ring wrench insert