Plus Suspension

2001 Volkswagen Cabrio GLX (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)SECTION Plus Suspension
Wheel Bearing, Suspension Strut and Drive Axle, Removing and Installing

(Plus Suspension)





2 Self-Locking Nut (12-point)
- Revised wheel hub, Application and ID
- Tighten to: 90 Nm (66 ft lb) plus additional 1/8 turn (45°)
- Loosening/tightening, refer to Transmission and Drivetrain
- Paint and/or corrosion on threads of outer constant velocity joint must be removed before nut is installed.

RENDER: 1.0x

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