Gear Oil, Checking Level: Notes

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Shop Crane - Drip Tray: VAS6208 
• Charging Device For BorgWarner Coupling 2: VAS6291A 
• Oil Filler - Adapter 6: VAS6262/6  or Oil Filler - Adapter: VAS6262/7 
• Charging Device For BorgWarner Coupling 2 - Adapter 3: VAS6291/3 

Test Requirement 

• The vehicle must be level.
• Transmission fluid specification for rear final drive. Refer to the parts information.

Oil Level, Checking 

-- Place the : VAS6208  under the final drive.

-- Remove the oil filler plug -2- for the Gear Oil.

The oil level is correct when the rear final drive is filled up to the lower edge of the oil fill hole.

-- Insert the new oil filler plug -2- and tighten. Refer to COMPONENT LOCATION OVERVIEW - DRAIN AND CHECK PLUGS .

Filling the Oil 

-- Add enough oil using : VAS6291A  until it runs out between the charging device adapter and the transmission housing.

-- Remove the charging device and adapter if necessary a little oil left over will flow out.

The oil level is correct when the rear final drive is filled up to the lower edge of the oil fill hole.

-- Insert the new oil filler plug -2- and tighten.