Rear Flexible Disc: Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal. Note the following:

NOTE:

The sealing ring in the driveshaft flange -arrow- must not be damaged when removing and installing.

Fig 1: Identifying Sealing Rings In Driveshaft Flanges

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Replace the driveshaft if it is damaged.

Do not tip the rear driveshaft, push it horizontally onto the centering pin.

Install all driveshaft parts marked in relation to each other in the same position when reinstalling.

Tightening specifications, refer to DRIVESHAFT OVERVIEW .

Location of the flexible disc with vibration damper:

Fig 2: Flexible Disc With Vibration Damper, Installation Location

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The brace on the outer diameter -arrows- faces away from the driveshaft.
Three projecting sleeves each on the rear final drive flange and driveshaft flange engage in the flexible disc holes.

-- Install the driveshaft to the rear final drive flange so that the marks -arrows- line up.

Fig 3: Aligning Markings On Driveshaft At Flange Of Haldex Clutch

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Install the intermediate bearing without tension.

-- Align the intermediate bearing in its elongated holes so the driveshaft or bearing is not under stress.

-- Tighten the intermediate bearing after tightening the driveshaft bolts.

-- Install new pendulum support bolts -1 and 2-. For the correct tightening specifications refer to Special Tools .

Fig 4: Identifying Pendulum Support Bolts

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-- Install the exhaust system and align it without tension. Refer to [For transmission(s) 0A6, 09M] Description and Operation .

-- Install the noise insulation. Refer to Description and Operation .

-- Install the tunnel brace.