Changing Transmission Oil In Final Drive

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NOTE: Use only oils approved by Porsche.

Filling capacity: 0.8 liters

NOTE:

There is no oil drainage screw on the final drive.

Unscrew the oil filler screw and remove oil by suction using a suitable hand pump while the transmission is warm from operation.

Fig 1: Locating Oil Filler Screw In Final Drive
Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Fill with transmission oil using filling system V.A.G 1924.
NOTE: Filling must be carried out very slowly because there is a baffle plate in the cover of the final drive.
Screw in oil filler screw with new sealing ring.

Tightening torque: 30 Nm (22 ft.lb)