Rear Final Drive Oil Level, Checking or Filling

Rear Final Drive Oil Level, Checking or Filling

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (5-50 Nm) (V.A.G 1331)

• Charging Device F/Haldex 2 Coup. (VAS 6291)

Requirement:

• The vehicle must be horizontal.

Checking

- Place the drip tray (VAS 6208) under the rear final drive.

- Remove the plug - 1 -.






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

- Install the plug - 1 - and tighten it to 15 Nm.

Filling

- Add enough oil using the charging device F/Haldex 2 coup. (VAS 6291) until it runs out between the filler tool adapter and the transmission housing.

Gear oil for the rear final drive is available as a replacement part. Refer to the Parts Catalog.

- Remove the filler tool and adapter; a little oil left over will run out.

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

- Install the plug - 1 - and tighten it to 15 Nm.