Front Final Drive and Transfer Case, Checking Transmission Oil Level and Filling

Front Final Drive and Transfer Case, Checking Transmission Oil Level and Filling

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Oil collecting and extracting device (V.A.G 1782)

• Protective glasses

Procedure

• Tightening specification, refer to => [ Center Differential Housing Assembly Overview ] .

• General repair notes, refer to => [ Repair Information ] .

• Rules for cleanliness when working on the DSG transmission => [ Clean Working Conditions ] Clean Working Conditions.

• Gear oil at about 20 °C / 68 °F (room temperature).

• Move vehicle onto a four-pillar lifting platform or over a work pit so that it stands absolutely horizontal.

• The transmission must be still for at least 15 minutes to make sure the oil settles internally.

- Place (V.A.G 1782) under transmission.

• Place a cloth over the tunnel crossmember to prevent the transmission oil from running into the cast pockets.


Danger of eye injury.

• Wear protective goggles!

- Remove the plug - arrow - on the side of the transmission housing.





• The transmission oil must be up to the lower edge of the check and fill hole.

- If the transmission oil is below the check- and fill hole, fill until the oil runs out of the hole.

- Perform this process in every 15 seconds with 50 ml of transmission oil until the transmission if full.

• It is important to follow the waiting period to make sure the various oil spaces in the transmission are filled equally.

- Tighten the plug.