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
Suspension,
Wheels, Steering
1 - Upper Spring Support
2 - Coil Spring
3 - Low Spring Support
4 - Bolt
180 Nm
5 - Bolt
50 Nm + 45° turn
Replace after removing
6 - Shock Absorber
There are different versions of the suspension,
7 - Lower Transverse Link
8 - Wheel Bearing Housing
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Tension Struts Overview
1 - Bolt
40 Nm + 45° turn
Replace after removing
2 - Right Tension Strut
3 - Subframe
4 - Bolt
50 Nm + 45° turn
Replace after removing
5 - Left Tension Strut
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Wheel Bearing, Drum Brake and
Torsion Beam Overview
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Suspension,
Wheels, Steering
1 - Axle Beam
2 - Stub Axle
3 - Brake Carrier with Brake Shoes
4 - Bolt
30 Nm + 90° turn
Replace after removing
5 - Wheel Hub with Wheel Bearing
6 - Bolt
30 Nm + 90° turn
Replace after removing
7 - Dust Cap
Replace after removing
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Wheel Bearing, Disc Brake and
Torsion Beam Overview
1 - Axle Beam
2 - Stub Axle
3 - Cover Plate
4 - Bolt
30 Nm + 90° turn
Replace after removing
5 - Wheel Hub with Wheel Bearing
6 - Bolt
180 Nm + 180° turn
Replace after removing
7 - Dust Cap
Replace after removing
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Suspension,
Wheels, Steering
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Wheel Bearing, Multi-Link Suspension Overview
1 - Bolt
50 Nm + 45° turn
Replace after removing
2 - Cover
3 - Bracket
4 - Bolt
90 Nm + 90° turn
Replace after removing
5 - Coupling Rod
6 - Bolt
90 Nm + 45° turn
Replace after removing
For tightening sequence, refer to Trailing Arm with Mounting
Bracket in the Repair Manual.
7 - Bolt
8 Nm
8 - Right Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor -G44-/Left Rear ABS Wheel
Speed Sensor -G469 - Wheel Bearing Housing
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10 - Wheel Bearing Seal
11 - Trailing Link
12 - Bonded Rubber Bushing
13 - Nut
45 Nm
Replace after removing
14 - Bonded Rubber Bushing
15 - Cover Plate
16 - Bolt
12 Nm
17 - Wheel Hub with Wheel Bearing
18 - Bolt
180 Nm + 180° turn
Replace after removing
Loosen and tighten using Bit XZN 18 -T1016219 - Dust Cap
Suspension,
Wheels, Steering
20 - Brake Rotor
21 - Bolt
4 Nm
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Self-Leveling Suspension
Rear Vehicle Level Sensor Overview, Torsion Beam
1 - Heat Shield
2 - Bolt
2.5 Nm
3 - Bolt
5 Nm
4 - Subframe
5 - Crossbrace
6 - Left Rear Level Control System Sensor -G76After replacing, perform basic setting of the headlamps.
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Rear Vehicle Level Sensor Overview,
Multi-Link Suspension
1 - Bolt
Suspension,
Wheels, Steering
5 Nm
M5 x 20
2 - Pop Rivet
3 - Subframe
4 - Left Rear Level Control System Sensor -G76After replacing, perform basic setting of the headlamps.
5 - Lower Transverse Link
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Wheels, Tires, Wheel Alignment
Wheel Alignment Specified Values with
Torsion Beam Rear Suspension
Front suspension
Production Relevant No.
(PR. No.)
Total toe (wheels not
pressed)
Camber
(wheels in straight
ahead position)
Maximum permissible
difference between both
sides
Toe-out angle 1) with
steering wheel turned
20° to left and right
Caster
Maximum permissible
difference between both
sides
Standing height (mm)
1)
Basic
suspension
2UA
Sport
suspension
2UC
Comfort
suspension
2UD
10’ ± 10′
10’ ± 10′
10’ ± 10′
-40′ ± 30′
-40′ ± 30′
-33′ ± 30′
30’
30’
30’
1°32′ ± 20′
1°32′ ± 20′
1°25′ ± 20′
7° 53′ ± 30′
30’
7° 53′ ± 30′
30’
7° 42′ ± 30′
30’
386 ± 10
386 ± 10
396 ± 10
Depending on the manufacturer, the toe out angle difference can also be indicated
negatively in the alignment computer.
Rear suspension
Camber
Maximum permissible
difference between both
sides
Total toe (at prescribed
camber)
Maximum permissible
deviation from direction
of rotation
Standing height (mm)
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Basic
suspension
-1° ± 30′
30’
Sport
suspension
-1° ± 30′
30’
Comfort
suspension
-1° ± 30′
30’
+23′ ± 10′
+23′ ± 10′
+21′ ± 10′
20’
20’
20’
396 ± 10
396 ± 10
406 ± 10
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Wheel Alignment Specified Values with
Multi-Link Rear Suspension
Front suspension
Production Relevant No.
(PR. No.)
Total toe (wheels not
pressed)
Camber (wheels in
straight ahead position)
Maximum permissible
difference between both
sides
Toe-out angle 1) with
steering wheel turned
20° to left and right
Caster
Maximum permissible
difference between both
sides
Standing height (mm)
1)
Basic
suspension
2UA
Sport
suspension
2UC
Comfort
suspension
2UD
10’ ± 10′
10’ ± 10′
10’ ± 10′
-40′ ± 30′
-40′ ± 30′
-33′ ± 30′
30’
30’
30’
1°32′ ± 20′
1°32′ ± 20′
1°25′ ± 20′
7° 53′ ± 30′
30’
7° 53′ ± 30′
30’
7° 42′ ± 30′
30’
386 ± 10
386 ± 10
396 ± 10
Depending on the manufacturer, the toe out angle difference can also be indicated
negatively in the alignment computer.
Rear suspension
Camber
Maximum permissible
difference between both
sides
Total toe (at prescribed
camber)
Maximum permissible
deviation from direction
of rotation
Standing height (mm)
Basic
suspension
-1° ± 30′
30’
Sport
suspension
-1° ± 30′
30’
Comfort
suspension
-1° ± 30′
30’
+10′ ± 10′
+10′ ± 10′
+10′ ± 10′
20’
20’
20’
396 ± 10
396 ± 10
406 ± 10
Suspension,
Wheels, Steering
Wheel Bolt Tightening Specifications
Tightening Specification: 140 Nm
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Steering
Hydraulic Lines and Reservoir Overview,
Hydraulic Lines, 5-Cylinder Gasoline Engine
1 - Power Steering Pump
2 - Clamp
3 - Intake Hose
4 - Clamp
5 - Reservoir
6 - Clamp
7 - Return Hose
8 - Steering Gear
9 - Extension Hose
10 - Extension Hose
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Hydraulic Lines and Reservoir Overview,
Reservoir 5-Cylinder Gasoline Engine
Suspension,
Wheels, Steering
1 - Cap with Dipstick
2 - Reservoir
3 - Bracket
4 - Clamp
5 - Return Hose
6 - Intake Hose
7 - Clamp
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Power Steering Pump Overview
1 - Bracket
2 - Pressure Line
32 Nm
3 - Seal
Replace after removing
4 - Intake Hose
5 - Spring Clamp
6 - Power Steering Pump
Fill with oil prior to installation.
7 - Belt Pulley
8 - Bolt
22 Nm
9 - Bolt
22 Nm
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Steering Column Overview
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Suspension,
Wheels, Steering
1 - Assembly Carrier with Bracket
2 - Steering Column
3 - Brake Pedal Crash Brace
4 - Bolt
20 Nm
For tightening sequence, refer to Steerign Column in the Repair
Manual.
5 - Bolt
20 Nm
For tightening sequence, refer to Steerign Column in the Repair
Manual.
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TSB/Document ID: QRG - 2014 Beetl
Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
MFR Communication Date: 2014-03-04
MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version:
Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NHTSA Components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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