Driveshaft, Removing And Installing, Cc From My 2012, PASSAT From My 2011 And PASSAT Wagon From My 2011: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal while noting the following:

-- Install all parts marked to each other in their original positions.

Install the intermediate bearing without tension.

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

-- Tighten the intermediate bearing only after the driveshaft has been attached.

-- Tighten the driveshaft and intermediate bearing. Tightening specifications. Refer to OVERVIEW - DRIVESHAFT .

-- Tighten the pendulum support with >>new<< bolts. Tightening specifications. Refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME

Fig 1: Identifying Pendulum Support Bolts

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Install the center tunnel heat shield under the intermediate bearing. Refer to COMPONENT LOCATION OVERVIEW - HEAT SHIELD .

-- Install the rear section of the exhaust system. Refer to OVERVIEW - MUFFLER .

-- Install the noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

-- Install the rear tunnel brace. Refer to TUNNEL BRACE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .