All-Wheel Drive Clutch, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:

• Tightening specifications. Refer to OVERVIEW - ALL-WHEEL DRIVE CLUTCH .

-- Check the O-ring -1- on the all-wheel drive clutch input shaft -2- for damage and if necessary replace.

-- Apply a thin layer of Sealing Grease:G 052 128 A1  on the splines of the all-wheel drive clutch input shaft.

-- Place the all-wheel drive clutch -1- on the transmission and tighten the bolts -arrows- hand-tight.

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-- Tighten the bolts -arrows- diagonally to the tightening specification.

-- Connect the connector -3- to the All-Wheel Drive Control Module -- -4-.

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-- Secure the cable to the all-wheel drive clutch -arrow-.

-- If equipped, secure the heat shield -2- with the bolts -1-.

-- Lift the transmission slightly using the Engine and Gearbox Jack:VAS 6931  .

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-- Tighten the tunnel crossmember bolts -arrows-. Tightening Specification. Refer to the appropriate Service Information. .

-- Check the ATF fluid level of the all-wheel drive clutch. Refer to OIL LEVEL, CHECKING .

-- Install the driveshaft. Refer to DRIVE AXLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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-- If equipped, install driveshaft heat shield -1-.

-- Install the rear noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

If the clutch was replaced:

• If the all-wheel drive clutch was replaced, it must be activated under Guided Functions  in the 22 - AWD electronics  folder with the function 22 - Replace control module  . Refer to ADDITIONAL WORK WHEN REPLACING ALL-WHEEL DRIVE CLUTCH .