Center differential, removing and installing: Removing

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Remove front exhaust system with catalytic converter. →
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Fig 1: Identifying Heat Shield Fasteners For Torsen Differential

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Remove heat shield for driveshaft from cover for Torsen differential (arrows).

Fig 2: Securing Driveshaft To Fuel Pipe Bracket With Wire

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Unbolt driveshaft - 1 - from transmission and let rest on heat shield - 2 - →
- 39 FINAL DRIVE, DIFFERENTIAL for REAR FINAL DRIVE
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Secure driveshaft using wire (arrow) to bracket - 3 - of fuel lines or support driveshaft using engine/transmission hoist VAG1383A.
Drain center differential gear oil → Gear oil in center differential, changing or topping up after repair .

Fig 3: Transfer Case, Removing And Installing

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Loosen mounting bolts - A - and - C - for transfer housing - 2 - in diagonal sequence and remove.
Do not remove bolts - B -.

CAUTION: Carefully pull center differential housing off of transmission toward rear. The Torsen differential could otherwise fall out of the transmission.

Fig 4: Pulling Torsen Differential From Output Shaft

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Pull Torsen differential off output shaft toward rear.