New Beetle L4-1.8L Turbo (BNU) (2005)
Axle Nut: Specifications
Front Suspension
Tightening torques
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Screw pendulum support to subframe and tighten to tightening torque.
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Tighten 12-point nut to 200 Nm and release a half a rotation.
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Rotate wheel hub 180°.
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Then rotate further to 50 Nm plus an additional 60°
Note: Torque wrench V.A.G 1756 is recommended for tightening 12-point nut.
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If torque wrench is not available, 12-point nut can be tightened as follows.
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Lower vehicle until wheels touch the ground.
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Tighten 12-point nut to 200 Nm and release a half a rotation.
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Tighten twelve-sided nut to 50 Nm.
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Mark one side of 12-point nut with a line - arrow A -.
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Draw a second line - arrow B - on edge of wheel hub above next indentation.
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Turn 12-point nut until lines match up.