Fluid - ASMT: Testing and Inspection
Oil Filter and Oil Level, Changing and Adjusting
The following chapter shows how to change the oil and filter together.
If the old filter remains in the transmission, observe information on the oil, refer to => [ When To Change Oil Filter ] General Repair Information.
Short Description
First, the oil temperature is read out. If it is higher than 50 °C (122 °F), allow the transmission to cool down. With the engine off, remove the overflow tub and drain the oil. Then install the overflow tube again and overfill the transmission.
Start the engine and drain any excess oil until the oil level has reached the overflow tube.
If the oil filter is being replaced, then it often necessary to create an access to the filter. The air filter housing must be removed.
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
• Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System ( V.A.S 5051)
• Adapter for Oil Filling (V.A.S 6262 A)
• Used Oil Collection and Extraction Device (V.A.G 1782) or
• Drip Tray (V.A.G 1306)
• Torque Wrench (5-50 Nm) (V.A.G 1331)
The oil is obtainable as a replacement part. The replacement part number is found in the parts catalog.
Requirements
• The engine is off.
• The vehicle is level and all hoist supports are the same height.
• Noise insulation is removed if necessary
• The selector level is in the "P" position.
• The (VAS 5051) is connected
• To begin work, the oil temperature should not be higher than 50 °C (122 °F).
Up to transmission production date "September 20, 2004", transmissions with two plugs were installed.
It is important to not switch the plugs. Later, during an oil change, only install the plug - A - near the pendulum support
Transmissions installed after September 20, 2004, have only one plug - A -.
- Likewise later, before installing the plug, replace the seal - arrow -.
- Follow the sequence of each of the following instructions until the oil change is completed.
Changing the Oil and Filter
- Connect the (VAS 5051) and identify vehicle in Guided Functions.
- DSG Transmission
- Check Oil Level
• Let the transmission cool down if the oil temperature is higher than 50 °C (122 °F).
- Engine off - do not start!
Only start the engine when requested to do so. Not right now.
- Place the (V.A.G 1306) underneath the transmission.
- Loosen the filter housing - arrow - 7 turns.
- Wait 10 seconds.
This allows the oil to flow back into the transmission from the filter housing.
- Remove the air filter housing.
- After you have installed the filter with the shoulder - arrow - downward, tighten the housing to 20 Nm.
Wipe clean any oil.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Remove the noise insulation.
- Place the (V.A.G 1782) or (V.A.G 1306 ) under the transmission.
- Remove the inspection plug near the pendulum support - arrow -.
A black plastic overflow tube is located in this hole (with 8 mm hex socket head, tightening specification: 3 Nm). Its length determines the oil level in the transmission.
- Remove this overflow tube.
About 5 liters of oil will drain.
- Reinstall the overflow tube, tighten it to 3 Nm.
- Install adapter - A - from (VAS 6262 A) hand tight in the inspection plug hole.
Shake the oil cans before opening.
- Fill with 5.5 liter of Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) oil.
To change bottles, the shut off valve can be closed or the ( VAS 6262 A) can be held higher than the transmission.
- Move through (VAS 5051) until DSG oil temperature is displayed.
- Now the start engine.
- Press the brake and shift into each selector lever position for approximately 3 seconds. Place lever in the P position again.
Do not turn off the engine!
With an oil temperature of 35 to 45 °C (95 to 113 °F):
- With engine running, disconnect the quick acting coupling of (VAS 6262 A).
- Let excess oil drain.
- As soon as the oil has run out (it begins to drip), remove the (VAS 6262 A) and install the plug with new seal - arrow -.
Tightening specification: 45 Nm
- Turn off the engine.
Drained oil must not be used to fill again.
Dispose of oil in an appropriate manner. Refer to => [ DSG Oil ] General Repair Information.
This completes changing oil and filter.
Oil level in transmission is correctly adjusted.
- Install noise insulation.