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 Electronic Parts Information (ETKA).
-- 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 Electronic Parts Information (ETKA) for the part number.
-- Fill the rear final drive gear oil 0D3. Refer to GEAR OIL, FILLING, "quattro sport", 0D3 .
-- Attach the driveshaft to the rear final drive. Refer to Figure.
-- Install the rear section of the exhaust system. Refer to OVERVIEW - MUFFLER (4 CYL) , or OVERVIEW - MUFFLER (6 CYL) .