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Front Final Drive Gear Oil Level, Checking






Front Final Drive Gear Oil Level, Checking

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Drip tray (V.A.G 1306)

• Protective glasses

Test Conditions

• Gear oil temperature at approximately 20 °C (room temperature).

Test Sequence

- To ensure vehicle is absolutely level, drive onto a 4-column lifting platform or over a service pit.

- Place drip tray (V.A.G 1306) underneath transmission.

CAUTION!
Wear protective glasses.

- Remove inspection plug - arrow -.





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

- Drain off excess gear oil or top off to proper level; Specification => [ Rear Final Drive Capacities ] Capacity Specifications.

• Sealing plug with sealing ring must be replaced.

- Tighten new sealing plug to 35 Nm.