Transfer gear oil, topping off after repairs

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Identifying Drip Tray V.A.G 1306

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Drip tray V.A.G 1306
Safety goggles

Conditions

Gear oil about 20° C (room temperature)
The cover was removed from transfer gear and all gear oil was thereby drained.

Work sequence

Drive vehicle onto a four-column hoist or over an inspection pit so that it is absolutely horizontal.
Place drip tray V.A.G 1306 under the transmission.

CAUTION: Wear safety goggles.

Fig 2: Removing Plug

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Remove plug - arrow -.

NOTE:

The engine must not be started and vehicle must not be towed without gear oil in transmission.

Fill transfer gear slowly and evenly over a period of at least 5 minutes with gear oil (capacity and specification → Transfer gear ).

NOTE:

The top off period of at least 5 minutes is necessary so that the internal oil level can be balanced out between Torsen differential and baffle chamber.
The plug with seal must be replaced.

Tighten new plug to 35 Nm.

NOTE:

The level does not need to be re-checked.