Fluid - Differential: Testing and Inspection

WM 399035 Checking and topping up oil for final drive

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Notes

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Fill only with oil approved by Porsche. See Spare Parts Catalogue.

Preliminary work

1. Raise the vehicle at the prescribed jacking points. -> 400000 Lifting the vehicle
2. Remove support plate. -> 421419 Removing and installing support plate - section on "Removing" 42141900 Removing and installing support plate


Checking and topping up oil for final drive

WARNING

Risk of scalding from hot oil

-> Let the oil cool down
-> Wear personal protective gear (goggles, gloves)

1. Unscrew oil filler plug.





Oil filler screw

The oil level is correct if transmission oil emerges. Continue with step 3.

If transmission oil does not flow out, the oil level in the final drive is too low. Continue with step 2.

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Filling must be carried out very slowly because there is a dust plate in the cover of the final drive.

2. Fill in transmission oil up to the bottom edge of the filler opening.
3. Clean oil filler screw and screw in with a new O-ring.





Subsequent work

1. Install support plate. -> 421419 Removing and installing support plate - section on "Installing" 42141900 Removing and installing support plate
2. Lower the vehicle.