Driveshaft, Removing And Installing, Driveshaft Bolted On Transmission Side: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal with note to the following:

Install all marked parts in their original position.
Replace the bolts that were tightened with an additional turn.

-- Attach to the driveshaft to the rear final drive making sure the marks -arrows- are lined up.

Fig 1: Aligning Markings On Driveshaft At Flange Of Haldex Clutch

Courtesy of AUDI

-- Install the bolts -arrows- for the intermediate bearing but do not tighten them.

Fig 2: Locating Center Bracket Screws

Courtesy of AUDI

-- Tighten the bolts for attaching the driveshaft flexible disc to the bevel box and to the rear final drive.

-- Align the intermediate bearing in the oblong holes so that neither the driveshaft nor the intermediate bearing are under stress.

-- Tighten the bolts -arrows-.