Flexible disc, removing and installing: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Volkswagen R32. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Driveshaft Bolts

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Unscrew flexible disc from rear final drive - arrows -.

Fig 2: Identifying Bracket & Exhaust System

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Remove bracket - 1 - above exhaust system - arrows -.
Disconnect exhaust system at double clamp - 2 - and remove with catalytic converter (second technician required) → 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 1.8 LITER 4-CYL. 5V TURBO ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): AWD, AWW, AWP (A4 PLATFORM), 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 1.9 LITER 4-CYL. 2V TDI ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): ALH (A4 PLATFORM), 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 1.9 LITER 4-CYL. 2V TDI PD ENGINE MECHANICAL, FUEL INJECTION GLOW PLUG, ENGINE CODE(S): BEW (A4 PLATFORM), 26 EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 2.0 LITER 4-CYL. 2V ENGINE MECHANICAL, FUEL INJECTION & IGNITION, ENGINE CODE(S): AEG, AVH, AZG, BBW, BEV (A4 PLATFORM), 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 2.8 LITER VR6 2V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): AFP (A4 PLATFORM), 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 2.8 LITER VR6 4V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BDF (A4 PLATFORM) and 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 3.2 LITER VR6 4V ENGINE MECHANICAL, FUEL INJECTION IGNITION, ENGINE CODE(S): BJS (A4 PLATFORM) .
Remove center shielding plate.
Remove intermediate bearing for driveshaft from vehicle.

Fig 3: Identifying Pendulum Support On Subframe

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Remove pendulum support from subframe - arrows A -.
Place engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383/A with universal support V.A.G 1359/2 and a block of wood under rear driveshaft tube.

Fig 4: Pushing Engine/Transmission Toward Front And Bringing Pendulum Support In Front Of Subframe

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Carefully push engine/transmission toward front and while doing this bring pendulum support in front of subframe - arrow -.
Secure pendulum support with bolt - 1 - (M8 x 80) and nut - 2 - to subframe.
In case of damage to paint, repair as follows: Remove grease residue using nitro-thinner L 001 600. Apply 2-component acrylic paint ALN 769 041 with hardener ALZ 009 001.

Fig 5: Secure Driveshaft Against Falling Down On Transmission Holder Using Special Tools

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Secure driveshaft against falling down on transmission holder with belt - A -.
Slide rear drive shaft tube toward front.
To do so, secure transmission holder V.A.G 2004 with bolt - B - and nut M10 on flexible disc with vibration dampener and support it at rear driveshaft tube flange - arrow -.
Lower driveshaft slightly and remove flexible disc.