Gear Oil, Checking Level

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Charging Device for AWD Clutch Coupling 2:VAS 6291 A 
  Fig 1: Identifying Charging Device For Haldex Coupling 2 VAS6291A

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• Charging Device For AWD Clutch Coupling 2 - Adapter 3:VAS 6291/3 
  Fig 2: Identifying Charging Device For Haldex Coupling 2 - Adapter 3 VAS6291/3

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• Shop Crane - Drip Tray:VAS 6208 
  Fig 3: Identifying Drip Tray

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Test requirement

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

Oil Level, Checking

-- Place the Shop Crane - Drip Tray:VAS 6208  under the final drive.

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

-- Remove the bolt -2-.

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

-- Install the bolt -2- and tighten.

Oil, filling

-- Install the Charging Device For AWD Clutch Coupling 2 - Adapter 3:VAS 6291/3  hand-tight in the check hole.

-- Add enough oil using the Charging Device for AWD Clutch Coupling 2:VAS 6291 A  until it runs out between the charging device adapter and the transmission housing.

Refer to the appropriate Electronic Parts Information for the Gear Oil available as a replacement part for the rear final drive.

-- Remove the charging device and adapter if necessary a little oil left over will flow out.

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

-- Insert and tighten the new bolt -2-.

Tightening Specifications