Gear Oil, Checking Level

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Charging Device for BorgWarner Coupling 2: VAS6291A
Charging Device for BorgWarner Coupling 2 - Adapter 3: VAS6291/3
Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit: SMN372500
Protective eyewear
Acid-resistant safety gloves

NOTE:

The bevel box has a separate axle oil fill.

Observe general notes. Refer to GENERAL INFORMATION .

Follow the rules for clean working conditions. Refer to CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

Test Conditions

Move vehicle onto a 4-column lifting platform or over a work pit so that it stands absolutely horizontal.
The selector level is in "P".
The parking brake button should be activated to close the electro-mechanical parking brake.
The engine is off.

Gear Oil, Checking Level

-- Remove the noise insulation -1-. Refer to NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 1: Locating Noise Insulation

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-- Place the : SMN372500 under the transmission.

WARNING:

Risk of injury due to hot axle oil.

Wear protective eyewear.
Wear acid-resistant safety gloves.

NOTE:

Cover the area under the oil filler hole arrow with a cloth.

Fig 2: Identifying Bevel Box Fill Plug

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-- Remove the bolt -arrow- from the oil filler hole.

Specified value: axle oil level up to bottom edge of oil filler hole.

-- Fill if the axle oil level is too low. For the correct part number. Refer to the Parts Information.

Fill Gear Oil

Fig 3: Identifying Right Drive Axle Heat Shield

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All precautionary measures and test conditions must be followed.

-- If installed remove the bolts -arrows-, and remove the right drive axle heat shield.

-- Route the : VAS6291A upward.

Fig 4: Charging Device For Haldex Coupling 2 - Adapter 3 VAS6291/3

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-- Install the : VAS6291/3 until stop.

-- Attach the charging device hose with the : VAS6291/3 .

NOTE:

The hose must not hang through.

-- Check if the valve -arrow- is closed.

Fig 5: Identifying Oil Container On Charging Device F/Haldex 2 Coup. VAS 6291

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-- Install the oil container -A- on the : VAS6291A .

-- Open the valve -arrow- and hold the oil container as illustrated.

When gear oil flows out the : VAS6291/3 , the gear oil level is OK.

Fig 6: Charging Device For Haldex Coupling 2 - Adapter 3 VAS6291/3
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-- Hold the oil container in such a way so that any excess oil flows back into the container.

-- When the oil stops flowing, disconnect the charging device by pushing the tab.

-- Remove the : VAS6291/3 .

Assembling

Assembly is performed in the reverse order of disassembly, noting the following:

NOTE:

Replace the oil filler hole drain plug.

Tightening Specifications

Bevel box assembly overview. Refer to OVERVIEW - BEVEL BOX .
Driveshaft; assembly overview - driveshaft. Refer to OVERVIEW - DRIVE AXLE .
Noise insulation; assembly overview - noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .