Rear Final Drive Oil Level, Checking Or Filling

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Charging Device For Haldex Coupling 2VAS6291A
Charging Device For Haldex Coupling 2 - Adapter 2VAS 6262/3
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm VAG1331

Test Requirement:

The vehicle is level and all hoist supports are the same height.

Checking the Oil Level

-- Place the Shop Crane - Drip Tray VAS6208 under the final drive.

The oil inspection plug is located on the rear final drive and visible on the left side in the direction of travel.

-- Remove the plug -arrow-.

Fig 1: Gear Oil Inspection Plug

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

The oil level is correct when the rear final drive is filled up to the lower edge of the filler hole.

-- Install the plug -arrow- and tighten. Tightening specification 15 Nm.

Filling the Oil

-- Install the Oil Filler - Adapter 2 VAS 6262/2 hand tight in the check hole.

-- Add enough oil using Charging Device For Haldex Coupling 2VAS6291A until it runs out between the adapter on the charging device and the transmission housing.

Gear oil for the rear final drive,

-- Remove the filler tool and adapter; a little oil left over will run out.

The oil level is correct when the rear final drive is filled up to the lower edge of the filler hole.

-- Install the plug -arrow- and tighten. Tightening specification 15 Nm.

Fig 2: Gear Oil Inspection Plug

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.