Driveshaft, removing and installing: Installing
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.
Installation is reverse of removal, note the following:
NOTE:
- Sealing rings in driveshaft flanges - arrow - must not be damaged when removing and installing.
- Replace driveshaft if damaged.
- Do not cant front and rear driveshaft tube, slide onto corresponding guide pins in horizontal position.
Installed position of rear flexible disc
- Three projecting sleeves each on flange for Haldex clutch and on driveshaft flange grip into mounting holes of flexible discs.
- Install driveshaft at flange of Haldex clutch so that markings - arrows - align.
As of 06.99, balancing washers and new mounting bolts have been implemented for the driveshaft and flange of the Haldex clutch - arrows -.
The new mounting bolts have one socket head.
Two of the new mounting bolts can be installed with one balancing washer each.
Balancing washers must always be replaced with mounting washers - A -.
Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA)
Installing intermediate bearing without tension
- Align intermediate bearing on its longitudinal holes so that driveshaft is not under stress.
- Tighten bolts for intermediate bearing to chassis only after installing driveshaft.
NOTE:
- If droning noises are heard while driving, do the following:
- Unbolt driveshaft with flexible disc from flange of Haldex clutch and bolt on again offset by one hole.
- If droning noises are still heard, driveshaft must be bolted on again, offset by one more hole.