Lubrication
Front axle
(Applies to the Beetle only. The front axle of the Convertible does not have to be
lubricated.)
Lubricate the front axle once a year or at the specified mileage intervals (see
Warranty and Maintenance booklet),
Lift the front end of the car to take the weight off the front wheels. This is necessary
to free the bearings to accept the lubricant. There are 4 grease fittings for the front
axle.
For their location, see arrows
in
the illustration.
Before forcing grease into the
fittings,
be sure to
wipe
them
dean
with a piece of
cloth.
Force lithium-based multi-purpose grease into the fittings until fresh grease
starts to emerge at the torsion arm sealing rings.
Wipe off any grease or oil that may have come in contact with tires or brake hoses
because grease and oil have an adverse etfect on rubber.
Door hinges and locks
The door hinges have to be lubricated
at specified intervals (see Warranty and
Maintenance booklet). Your Authorized
VW Dealer uses a grease gun with a
tapered nozzle.
If
upon inspection the door locks are
nol
working properly they should be
lubri-
cated with a tew drops of oil after the
plug has been removed from the access
hole.
To lubricate the lock cylinder dip the key
into graphite, insert it and turn it a few
times in the lock.
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