Gear Oil In Center Differential, Checking and Topping Off

Gear oil in center differential, checking and topping off
Special tools and equipment





^ VAG 1306 drip tray

Procedure
^ Drive vehicle onto a 4-column lift or over a work pit.

Note: The vehicle must be on a level surface.





- If necessary, loosen or remove relevant parts of the exhaust system to gain access to oil filler plug (arrow B).
- Place VAG1 306 drip tray underneath.
- Remove oil filler plug (arrow B).
Oil level is correct when the final drive is filled up to lower edge of oil filler hole.
- Let excessive gear oil drain or top up gear oil.
- Always replace oil filler plug.
- Thread in new oil filler plug and tighten to 35 Nm.
- Secure or re-install exhaust system free of stress.