Drive Axle, Removing And Installing: Installing

Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

-- Lightly coat the splines on the outer joint with assembly paste before installing the outer joint into the wheel hub. Refer to the Parts Information.

-- Tighten the threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .

On vehicles with electronic damping (Audi magnetic ride), perform the "Readapt control position" function using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

-- Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

-- Select Diagnostic  operating mode and Start diagnostics  .

-- Select the Select individual test  tab and select the following tree structure consecutively:

• Chassis 
• Wheel Damping Electronics 
• 01 - OBD-capable systems  .
• 14 - Electronic Damping Control Module -J250 
• 14 - Electronic Damping Control Module, functions 
• 14 - Readapt Control Position 

• If the control position was reprogrammed on a vehicle with lane assist, then the driver assistance systems front camera must be calibrated. Refer to DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS FRONT CAMERA, CALIBRATING .
• For vehicles with a level control system sensor, perform a headlamp basic setting. Refer to HEADLAMP, ADJUSTING .