Checking and Topping Up Oil For Final Drive

Checking and topping up oil for final drive








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Notes

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Fill only with oil approved by Porsche.

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Hot vehicles should cool down before beginning the activity.

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Vehicle must be horizontal in order to be filled and checked.

Preliminary work

1. Raise the vehicle at the prescribed jacking points.
2. Remove underbody panels.
3. Place oil collection pan under the transmission.

Checking and topping up oil for final drive

1. Unscrew oil filler plug.





Oil filler screw on final drive

Warning
Risk of scalding from hot oil

- Let the oil cool down

- Wear personal protective gear (goggles, gloves)

The oil level is correct if oil emerges. Continue with Step 3.
If no oil escapes, the oil level in final drive is too low. Continue with position 2.

2. Fill oil for final drive with ATF filling device for filling transmission NR.161 until oil escapes at the oil filler opening.
3. Replace sealing ring for filler plug, clean filler plug, and tighten. - Tightening torque: 22 Nm (16 ftlb.)

Subsequent work

1. Fit underbody panels.
2. Lower the vehicle.