Transmission Gear Oil, Checking

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Special tools and equipment

Fig 1: Torque Wrench V.A.G. 1331 (5 To 50 Nm)

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VAG 1331 Torque wrench or equivalent

Fig 2: 3357 Triple Square Socket Driver

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3357 Triple square socket driver

Gear oil specification. Refer to Code letters, application, ratios, capacities

Fig 3: Transmission Gear Oil Plug

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Remove plug (arrow) to check oil

Oil level is correct when transmission is full to lower edge of filler hole.

Install new plug (arrow).
Tighten plug to 30 Nm.

Filling with new oil:

Fig 4: Transmission Gear Oil Plug

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Remove plug (arrow) using special tool 3357.
Top off with oil to lower edge of filler hole.
Install new plug (arrow).
Tighten plug to 30 Nm.