New Beetle L5-2.5L (BPS) (2006)
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Remove right sound insulation panel.
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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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Press out drive axle. Using tool as shown in illustration.
‹› Be sure there is sufficient room when pressing drive axle out.
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Pull out wheel bearing housing with ball joint from control arm.
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Swivel suspension strut outward and support e.g. using block of wood- 1 -, while pulling drive axle out of wheel bearing.
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Fasten drive axle to body with wire.
Drive axle must not hang down!