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Wiring diagrams Section: Front Suspension (Convertible)

VEHICLE LEVEL SENSOR WITH AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHT VERTICAL AIM CONTROL

LONGITUDINAL MEMBER THREADS, SERVICING

Subframe

Control Arm

Pendulum Support

Stabilizer Bar

Wheel Bearing Housing

Strut

Drive Axle

Left Front Level Control System Sensor -G78

BALL JOINT, CHECKING

BALL JOINT

CONTROL ARM BONDED RUBBER BUSHINGS

SUBFRAME BONDED RUBBER BUSHINGS

FRONT WHEEL BEARING, HUB AND INNER RACE, WITH WHEEL BEARING HOUSING INSTALLED

COIL SPRING

DRIVE AXLE WITH CV JOINT AND TRIPLE ROLLER JOINTS AAR 2000 AND AAR 2900

OUTER CV JOINT

INNER CV JOINT

DRIVE AXLE WITH TRIPLE ROLLER JOINT AAR 3300I

DRIVE AXLE WITH CV JOINT

Grease Quantities and Types

DRIVE AXLE WITH TRIPLE ROLLER JOINT AAR 2000

DRIVE AXLE WITH TRIPLE ROLLER JOINT AAR 2900

All sections

BALL JOINT, CHECKING Volkswagen Beetle A4 facelift

Front Suspension (Convertible) 2 illustrations

BALL JOINT, CHECKING

Axial Play, Checking

Pull control arm firmly downward and press back up again.

Scheme 137

Scheme 137: BALL JOINT, CHECKING

Scheme 137: BALL JOINT, CHECKING

Radial Clearance, Checking

Press wheel firmly in and out at bottom.

Scheme 138

Scheme 138

Scheme 138

Note. There should be no noticeable or visible "play" in either of the two checks. Observe lower ball joint while performing checks. Make allowance for any wheel bearing play or "play" in strut mounting at top. Check rubber boot for damage, replace lower ball joint, if necessary.