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-  Remove driveshaft -1- from transmission and rest it on heat shield -2-.
-  Secure driveshaft to fuel line bracket -3- using wire (arrow).
-  Place VAG1306 underneath and drain gear oil.
    
Note:  
Illustration is shown with transmission removed. 
Torsen differential cover, servicing, removing and installing   Page 34
-68
 
  -  Remove cover -A- together with Torsen differential from transmission 
cover -B-. 
-  Remove compression spring -C- from drive pinion.
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Installing  
      Install in reverse order of removal, note the 
following:  
     
-  Clean sealing surfaces and coat with AMV 188 
000 02. 
    
 Repair Manual, Engine Mechanical, Repair Group 26  
Tightening torque   -  Make sure dowel sleeves for Torsen differential cover -A- are installed 
in transmission cover -B- (arrows). 
-  Install compression spring -C- over drive pinion onto hollow shaft
- Install driveshaft   Page 39
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-  Check oil level in transmission and top up if necessary   Page 34
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-  Align exhaust system free of stress.Component  
  
Tightening 
torque  
Cover with Torsen differential to transmission   25 Nm (18 ft lb)  
Driveshaft to transmission   55 Nm (41 ft lb)  
Heat shield for driveshaft to Torsen differential 
cover  25 Nm (18 ft lb)  
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