Checking Oil For Rear Final Drive

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WARNING: Hot fluid

Danger of scalding

→ Let the fluid cool down.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

WARNING: Hot fluid

Danger of scalding

→ Let the fluid cool down.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

Information

Vehicle must be horizontal in order to check fluid level in rear final drive.

Unscrew oil inspection plug -A- .

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Final Drive Control/Drain Plug
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
The oil level is correct if the oil reaches the lower edge of the inspection window.
Information

Use only oil approved by Porsche.
If this is not the case, top up the oil. → Filling Oil For Transfer Gear
Screw in oil inspection plug -A- with a new sealing ring. → Tightening torque: 35 Nm (26 ft lbs.)

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Final Drive Control/Drain Plug
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.