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Procedures






Front Final Drive Fluid, with Separate Fluid Systems, Filling

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Old oil collecting and extracting device (V.A.G 1782)

Safety glasses

Conditions

Axle oil temperature approx. 20°C (room temperature) to max. 50°C.

Vehicle level.

The transmission must be filled after the following work or repairs:

The front final drive cover was removed and ATF fluid was completely drained.

=> [ Separate and Combined Fluid Systems ] Separate or Combined Oil Systems, Differentiation

Topping off

- Place Used Oil Collecting and Extracting Device (V.A.G 1782) under right side of transmission.

Observe disposal regulations.

CAUTION!
Wear eye protection.

- Remove oil inspection and filler plug - arrow -.





Axle oil specification , capacities => [ Capacities ] Capacity Specifications

- Slowly and evenly fill front final drive with axle oil over a duration of at least 5 minutes until oil escapes at the lower edge of the oil filler hole.

The filling time of at least 5 minutes is necessary for the internal oil level to even out.

- Replace oil inspection and filler plug with seal.

- Install oil inspection and filler plug - arrow -.

Torque specification