All-Wheel Drive Clutch Oil, Draining And Filling: Notes

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit:SMN372500

Fig 1: Identifying Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit
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Charging Device for AWD Clutch Coupling 2:VAS 6291A

Fig 2: Charging Device For Haldex Coupling 2 VAS6291/A
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Charging Device For AWD Clutch Coupling 2 - Adapter 3:VAS 6291/3

Fig 3: Identifying Charging Device For Haldex Coupling 2 - Adapter 3 VAS6291/3
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Adapter for Oil Filling:VAS 6262/6 or Oil Filler - Adapter:VAS 6262/7

Fig 4: Adapter For Oil Filling 6 VAS 6262/6
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Test Requirement

The vehicle must be level.

All wheel drive clutch oil is available as a replacement part. Refer to the Parts Information.

Drain the All-Wheel Drive Clutch Oil

-- Place the Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit:SMN372500 underneath.

-- Remove the drain plug -1- and completely drain the all-wheel drive clutch oil.

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-- Install a new drain plug -1- and tighten to the tightening specification.

-- Remove the oil filler plug -2- and fill the all-wheel drive clutch oil. Refer to Fill the All-Wheel Drive Clutch Oil .

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