NHTSA ID Number: 10122254
Manufacturer Communication Number: QRG - 2014 Beetl
TSB/Document Date: 2017-11-08
Summary
2014 Volkswagen
Beetle/Beetle Convertible Quick Reference Specification Book: This document is an overview which covers -General Information -Vehicle Identification -Sales Codes -Vehicle Lifting -Suspension, Wheels, Steering -Brake System -Body -Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning -Electrical System
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Drive Axle Overview, CV Joint VL 107
1 - Outer CV Joint
Replace only as complete unit.
2 - Bolt
200 Nm +180° turn
Replace after removing
3 - Locking Ring
Replace after removing
4 - Thrust Ring
5 - Plate Spring
6 -Clamp
Replace after removing
7 - CV Boot
8 - Clamp
Replace after removing
9 - Drive Axle
10 - Clamp
Replace after removing
11 - CV Boot
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Suspension,
Wheels, Steering
12 - Clamp
Replace after removing
13 - Locking Plate
14 - Cover
15 - Inner CV Joint
Replace only as complete unit.
16 - Seal
17 - Locking Ring
18 - Cover
Replace after removing
19 - Internal Multi-Point Bolt
First tighten diagonally to 10 Nm, then tighten diagonally again to
the tightening specification.
70 Nm
Replace after removing
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Drive Axle Overview, Triple Roller Joint AAR2600i
1 - Outer CV Joint
Replace only as complete unit.
2 - Bolt
200 Nm +180° turn
Replace after removing
3 - Right Drive Axle
4 - Left Drive Axle
5 - Clamp
Replace after removing
6 - CV Boot
7 - Clamp
Replace after removing
8 - Plate Spring
9 - Thrust Ring
10 - Locking Ring
Replace after removing
11 - Clamp
Replace after removing
12 - CV Boot for Triple Roller Joint
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Suspension,
Wheels, Steering
13 - Clamp
Replace after removing
14 - Locking Ring
Replace after removing
15 - Joint
16 - Locking Ring
Replace after removing
17 - Triple Roller Star with Rollers
The chamfer -arrow- points to drive axle splines.
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Drive Axle Overview, Triple Roller
Joint AAR3300i Overview
1 - Outer CV Joint
Replace only as complete unit.
2 - Bolt
200 Nm +180° turn
Replace after removing
3 - Locking Ring
Replace after removing
4 - Thrust Ring
5 - Plate Spring
Replace after removing
6 - Clamp
Replace after removing
7 - CV Boot
8 - Clamp
Replace after removing
9 - Drive Axle
10 - Clamp
Replace after removing
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11 - CV Boot for Triple Roller Joint
12 - Clamp
Replace after removing
13 - Triple Roller Star with Rollers
The chamfer -arrow- points to drive axle splines.
14 - Locking Ring
Replace after removing
15 - Internal Multi-Point Bolt
First tighten diagonally to 10 Nm, then tighten diagonally again to
the tightening specification.
70 Nm
16 - Joint
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Lower Control Arm and Ball Joint Overview
1 - Bolts
15 Nm + 90° turn
Replace after removing
2 - Body, Front
3 - Suspension Strut
4 - Nut
65 Nm
5 - Internal Multi-Point Bolt
Bolt point must face in direction of travel.
6 - Nut
70 Nm + 90° turn
Replace after removing
7 - Wheel Bearing Housing
There are different versions.
8 - Nut
60 Nm
9 - Ball Joint
Replace with control arm if damaged.
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10 - Nut
Suspension,
Wheels, Steering
100 Nm
11 - Control Arm
Replace with ball joint if damaged.
12 - Front Bonded Rubber Bushing
13 - Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing, Rear
14 - Coupling Rod
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Subframe Overview
1 - Stabilizer Bar
There are different versions.
2 - Nut
65 Nm
3 - Coupling Rod
4 - Nut
5 - Backing plate
Replace after removing
6 - Subframe
7 - Subframe Brace
For Convertible only.
8 - Bolt
70 Nm + 180° turn
Replace after removing
9 - Bolt
70 Nm + 180° turn
Replace after removing
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10 - Bolt
11 -Bolt
70 Nm + 180° turn
Replace after removing
Suspension,
Wheels, Steering
20 Nm + 90° turn
Replace after removing
12 - Control Arm
Replace with ball joint if damaged.
13 - Bolt
70 Nm + 180° turn
Replace after removing
14 - Bolt
70 Nm + 180° turn
Replace after removing
15 - Bolt
Refer to Engine Mechanical
16 - Lower Bonded Rubber Bushing for Pendulum Support
17 - Bolt
Refer to Engine Mechanical
18 - Bolt
Refer to Engine Mechanical
19- Upper Bonded Rubber Bushing for Pendulum Support
20 - Pendulum Support
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Subframe Brace Overview
1 - Subframe
2 - Left Subframe Brace
3 - Bolt
90 Nm + 45° turn
Replace after removing
4 - Bolt
70 Nm + 180° turn
Replace after removing
5 - Backing plate
Replace after removing
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Suspension Strut and Upper Control Arm Overview
1 - Nut
Suspension,
Wheels, Steering
60 Nm
Replace after removing
2 - Suspension Strut Bearing
3 - Axial Groove Ball Bearing
4 - Coil Spring
5 - Protective Sleeve
6 - Stop Buffer
7 - Shock Absorber
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Wheel Bearing Overview
1 - Cover Plate
2 - Wheel Hub with Wheel Bearing
There are different versions.
3 - Bolt
200 Nm +180° turn
Replace after removing
4 - Bolt
12 Nm
5 - Hex Socket Head Bolt
8 Nm
6 - Left Front ABS Wheel Speed Sensor -G47-/Right Front ABS Wheel
Speed Sensor -G457 - Bolt
70 Nm + 90° turn
Replace after removing
8 - Drive Axle
9 - Wheel Bearing Housing
With integrated brake carrier
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Suspension,
Wheels, Steering
10 - Wheel Bearing Housing
With bolted brake carrier.
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Rear Suspension
Axle Beam Overview
1 - Subframe
2 - Backing Plate
3 - Nut
70 Nm + 90° turn
Replace after removing
4 - Bolt
Follow the tightening sequence:
1. 90 Nm + 90° additional turn
2. Loosen one full turn (360°)
3. 90 Nm + 180° additional turn
Replace after removing
5 - Bonded Rubber Bushing
6 - Crossbrace
7 - Bolt
8 - Bonded Rubber Bushing
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9 - Nut
10 - Bolt
70 Nm + 90° turn
Replace after removing
Suspension,
Wheels, Steering
50 Nm + 45° turn
Replace after removing
11 - Bracket
12 - Bolt
Replace after removing
13 - Cover
14 - Bolt
Replace after removing
15 - Axle Beam
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Stabilizer Bar Overview
1 - Stabilizer Bar
There are different versions.
2 - Bearing
3 - Clamp
4 - Bolt
25 Nm + 45° turn
Replace after removing
5 - Wheel Bearing Housing
6 - Nut
45 Nm
Replace after removing
7 - Bolt
Replace after removing
8 - Coupling Rod
9 - Subframe
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Suspension,
Wheels, Steering
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Subframe Overview
1 - Eccentric Bolt
2 - Nut
95 Nm
Replace after removing
Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position.
3 - Eccentric Washer
4 - Eccentric Bolt
5 - Eccentric Washer
6 - Nut
95 Nm
Replace after removing
Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position.
7 - Subframe
8 - Bolt
Follow the tightening sequence:
1. 90 Nm + 90° additional turn
2. Loosen one full turn (360°)
3. 90 Nm + 180° additional turn
Replace after removing
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Suspension,
Wheels, Steering
9 - Lower Transverse Link
10 - Nut
70 Nm + 180° turn
Replace after removing
Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position.
11 -Bolt
Replace after removing
12 - Threaded Rivet
M6
13 - Expanding Rivet
14 - Stone Chip Protection
15 - Bolt
8 Nm
16 - Nut
Replace after removing
Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position.
17 - Bolt
130 Nm + 180° turn
Refer to Engine Mechanical
18 - Upper Transverse Link
19- Washer
20 - Nut
Replace after removing
Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position.
21 - Wheel Bearing Housing
22 - Washer
23 - Bolt
130 Nm +180° additional turn
Replace after removing
Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position.
24 - Tie Rod
25 - Bolt
Replace after removing
26 - Nut
70 Nm + 180° turn
Replace after removing
Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position
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Suspension Strut, Shock Absorber and
Spring Overview, Torsion Beam
1 - Spring Seat
2 - Coil Spring
3 - Base Plate
4 - Bolt
40 Nm + 90° turn
Replace after removing
Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position
5 - Shock Absorber
6 - Bolt
50 Nm + 145° turn
Replace after removing
7 - Nut
Replace after removing
8 - Axle Beam
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Suspension Strut, Shock Absorber and
Spring Overview, Multi-Link Suspension
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TSB/Document ID: QRG - 2014 Beetl
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MFR Communication Date: 2014-03-04
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