New Beetle L4-2.0L (AZG) (2003)
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Swing wheel together with suspension strut outward and support.
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Remove nut from control arm.
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Install ball joint puller and press out ball joint.
WARNING:
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Place VAG1383A engine/transmission jack underneath. Otherwise there is the risk of injury from falling parts when pressing out the ball joint.
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For safety reasons and to protect the ball joint threads, leave the nut threaded on a few turns.
Installing
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Install new self-locking nut, counter-hold with T40 torx key.
1. Torx key T40
2. Box wrench insert or open end wrench insert ~ Illustration V40-1323
3. VAG 1331 torque wrench
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Install ball joint in wheel bearing housing.
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Install drive axle.
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Mount ball joint to control arm (align bolts to markings).
