Generation IV Haldex Clutch Oil Level, Checking and Filling

Generation IV Haldex Clutch Oil Level, Checking and Filling

High performance oil for the Haldex clutch is available as a replacement part.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1331)

• Vehicle diagnostic, testing, and information system. (VAS 5051)

• Diagnostic cable, 3 m with power supply (VAS 5051/1) or diagnostic cable, 5 m without power supply (VAS 5051/3)

• Charging device for Haldex 2 couplings (VAS 6291)

Prerequisites

• The oil temperature must be between 20 and 40 °C.

• Vehicle must be on a flat surface

• Oil temperature can be obtained by driving vehicle to warm it.

- Connect the vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system (VAS 5051/).

- Select "Suspension (Rep. - Gr. 01; 40 to 49)" off.

- Select "All Wheel Drive with Haldex clutch" on the display.

- Select "01 - On Board Diagnostic capable systems" on the display.

- Select "All Wheel Drive Haldex" on the display.

- Select "Electrical components" on the display.

- Select "Oil temperature" on the display.

Checking

- Remove the oil fill plug - arrow -. (Shown with final drive removed for the sake of a better illustration).





The oil level is correct if the Haldex clutch is filled to the lower edge of the oil fill plug hole or up to 3 mm below the oil fill hole.

- Install the plug - arrow - and tighten. Tightening specification: 15 Nm.

Filling

Requirements

• Vehicle must be on a flat surface

- Fill with high performance Haldex clutch oil.

High performance oil for the Haldex clutch is available as a replacement part.

- Raise the vehicle.

- Place reservoir underneath.

- Place the drip tray (VAS 6208) under the rear final drive.

- Remove the oil fill plug - arrow -. (Shown with final drive removed for the sake of a better illustration).





- Install adapter - A - to until seated.





- Engage elbow - B - with adapter - A -.

- Add enough oil using charging device for Haldex 2 couplings (VAS 6291) until it runs out between the charging devise adapter and the transmission housing.

- Remove the charging devise and adapter; a little oil left over will run out.

The oil level is correct when the Haldex clutch is filled up to the lower edge of the oil fill hole.

- Insert the oil fill plug - arrow - and tighten. Tightening specification: 15 Nm.





- Finally, check oil level in Haldex clutch.