Driveshaft, Removing And Installing: Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:

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

Installing the Intermediate Bearing Free of Tension

-- Align the intermediate bearing with the oblong holes so that the driveshaft or intermediate bearing is not under stress.

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

-- Tighten the driveshaft and intermediate bearing.

-- Remove the heat shield -1- from the bevel box.

Fig 1: Driveshaft Heat Shield

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- If removed, install the right drive axle heat shield. Refer to DRIVE AXLE HEAT SHIELD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

The right drive axle heat shield is attached with two or three nuts.

-- Install the pendulum support with >>new<< bolts. Refer to PENDULUM SUPPORT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the center tunnel heat shield under the intermediate bearing. Refer to FLOOR HEAT SHIELD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the exhaust system. Refer to OVERVIEW - MUFFLER .

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

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