Change transfer box oil (ATC 13-1)
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- Open the oil filler plug (1).
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
- Extract the transmission oil from the transfer box (VTG) using special tool 0 493 337 (00 2 080) and special tool 2 457 963.
- Top up transmission oil up to the lower edge of the opening for the oil filler plug using special tool 0 493 337 (00 2 080).
TECHNICAL DATA - TRANSFER BOX SPECIFICATION
| Filling capacity of transfer box | |
|---|---|
| Transfer-box oil | min. 0.7 L |
- Replace the oil filler plug (1).
Parts : Oil filler plug
- Tighten the oil filler plug (1).
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
| Oil filler and oil drain plugs | ||
|---|---|---|
| M22 | Tightening torque | 60 Nm |
Follow-up work
- Install transmission CROSS MEMBER .
- Install rear UNDERBODY PROTECTION .