TUNING FOR MK5 R32/MK6 R & 8p A3 Driveshaft Center Support Bearing Brace This driveshaft support center bearing is designed to fit the 8P A3 3.2L and MkV R32.The unit is manufactured specifically for this application to address common issues associated with a failing driveshaft support, such as vibration at certain speeds and loud noises originating from the driveshaft tunnel.Fitment: 2006 - 2008 A3 3.2L (8P) 2008 R32 (MkV) Carrier Bearing Bushing: Polyurethane bearing support clamps over the existing center support bearing.Fully replaces worn rubber that allows excessive driveshaft movement.Carrier Housing: 6061-T6 billet aluminum support brace securely holds the polyurethane bearing support in place relative to the driveshaft bearing.treated with Type II black anodizing for corrosion resistance.Includes: Polyurethane bearing support – 2 halves Billet aluminum carrier housing assembly 0.5ml medium strength threadlocker Hardware for carrier mounting Hardware for front and rear flex disc coupling TTY hardware for attaching the carrier housing to the chassis Product Development: Designed, engineered, tested and inspected using laser scanning for reverse engineering, CAD modeling, rapid prototyping with printing, and long-term testing.Installation: Can be performed with the driveshaft in place, though removal of the driveshaft is recommended for better access.Some increase in noise, vibration and harshness may be noticeable under load and at highway speeds.Reference: 1K0521349