HYPOID Chamber Oil Level, Checking

(Housing lettering HYPOID OIL)

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Torque Wrench 1410:V.A.G 1410 
  Fig 1: Identifying Torque Wrench 1410 VAG1410

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• Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit:VAS 6622A 
  Fig 2: Identifying Used Oil Collection And Extraction Unit

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• Charging Device for AWD Clutch Coupling 2:VAS 6291A 
  Fig 3: Identifying Charging Device For Haldex Coupling 2 VAS6291A

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The oil filling of the hypoid chamber is a permanent fill and does not need to be changed.

Test requirement

• The vehicle must be level.
• Hypoid chamber specification for rear final drive. Refer to the appropriate Electronic Parts Information.

Oil Level, Checking

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-- Remove the bolts -1-. At the same time, remove the protective plate -2-.

-- Place the Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit:SMN372500  under the hypoid chamber.

-- Remove the bolt -1- for the Gear Oil.

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The oil level is correct when the hypoid chamber is filled up the lower edge of the oil filler hole.

-- Install the bolt -1- and tighten to the tightening specification.

Oil, filling

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

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

The oil level is correct when the hypoid chamber is filled up the lower edge of the oil filler hole.

-- Install the bolt -1- and tighten to the tightening specification.

Tightening Specifications

• Refer to OVERVIEW - DRAIN AND CHECK PLUGS 
• Refer to OVERVIEW - SEALS