Procedures

Rear Final Drive Oil Level, Checking and Filling

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1331)

Requirements

• Vehicle must be on a flat surface

Checking

- Place the drip tray (VAS 6208) under the final drive.

- Remove the drain plug for the oil level inspection - arrow -.





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

- Instal the drain plug - arrow - and tighten.

Filling

- Fill with gear oil up to the lower edge of the drain plug hole.

Gear oil for the rear final drive is available as a replacement part.

- Install the drain plug - arrow - and tighten.





Tightening Specifications