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Rear Final Drive Axle Oil Level, Checking






Rear Final Drive Axle Oil Level, Checking

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)

Used oil collection and extraction device (V.A.G 1782)

Refer to general repair instructions. Refer to => [ General Repair Information ] Rear Final Drive 0AQ (0ATA,08DA,09DA,0BQA Transmission).

When checking oil level, vehicle must be on a level surface.

- Position Used Oil Collecting and Extracting Device (V.A.G 1782) below rear final drive.

- Remove oil filler bolt - arrow - with a hex key.





The oil level is correct when the rear final drive is filled to the lower edge of the filler hole.

The fluid level must be at the bottom edge of the inspection opening.

- If necessary, top off axle oil; specification. Refer to => Electronic Parts Catalog.

- Screw in bolt - arrow - with new seal.