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