Manual Transmission, Checking Gear Oil Level

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Audi TT and 2008 Audi TT. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

The manual transmission and bevel box have separate supplies.
Axle oil level in bevel box, checking. Refer to GEAR OIL IN BEVEL BOX, CHECKING .

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Triple Square Socket Driver 3357
Used Oil Collecting and Extracting Device V.A.G 1782

Procedure

Tightening specification, refer to MANUAL TRANSMISSION OIL FILLER PLUG .

-- Drive the vehicle onto a 4-column lift or over a service pit so that it is level.

-- Remove noise insulation in center by loosening fasteners -1 through 4-.

Fig 1: Center Noise Insulation Fasteners And Center Noise Insulation Panel

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-- Place the V.A.G 1782 under the transmission.

-- Remove the bolt -arrow- for the oil filler hole in the manual transmission.

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Filler Locking Bolt

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Target value: the fluid level must reach the lower edge of the oil filler hole.

-- Add gear oil if necessary.

-- Tighten the bolt for the oil filler hole with a new sealing ring.

-- Install the noise insulation. Refer to Removal and Installation .