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Oil Level In Manual Transmission, Checking


5 SPD. M/T 01A AWD

Oil level in manual transmission, checking
Special tools, testers and other items required





^ 3357 Allen key extension





^ V.A.G 1331 Torque wrench

Note:
^ The vehicle must be level for checking the oil level. An inspection pit or 4-pillar lifting platform are the most suitable methods.
^ The oil filler plug is situated on the left of the transmission below the speedometer vehicle speed sensor and may be concealed by the heat shield for the drive axle.
^ Use special tool 3357 to loosen oil drain plug.





- Screw out oil filler plug to check gear oil level (arrow).
^ Specification: Oil level up to lower edge of filler hole

- Top up gear oil if necessary.
- Screw in oil filler plug.





Tightening torque