Install the circlip as follows:
- Always replace the circlip -1-.
- The bevel on the inner diameter of the circlip -arrow A- faces out, toward the driveshaft.
- The wide tab on the circlip -arrow B- must be on the right side, as shown.
-- Measure the thickness of the old circlip -1-.
-- Install a new circlip -1- having the same thickness as the old one. Refer to the Parts Information.
-- Install the new circlip -1-.
- A new circlip -arrow- must be selected when replacing the flange/driveshaft.
- For this, determine and insert the thickest circlip -arrow- that can still be installed in the groove. Refer to the Parts Information for the part number.
-- Fill the rear final drive gear oil 0D3. Refer to GEAR OIL, FILLING, 0D3 "quattro sport" .
-- Attach the driveshaft to the rear final drive. Refer to Figure.
-- Install the rear section of the exhaust system. Refer to OVERVIEW - MUFFLER - 2.0 or OVERVIEW - MUFFLER - 2.9, 3.0 .