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A4 Mk3

Checking gear oil level in transfer box and topping up
Checking gear oil level in transfer box and topping up
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Used oil collection and extraction unit -V.A.G 1782-
t  Safety goggles
Procedure
l  Gear oil about 20°C (room temperature)
l  Vehicle must be absolutely horizontal (drive it onto a four-pillar lifting platform or over an inspection pit).
l  The vehicle must be stationary with the engine switched off for at least 15 minutes to allow the oil level to stabilise.
l  Tightening torque → Chapter
  Note
t  General repair instructions → Chapter.
t  Rules for cleanliness when working on the automatic gearbox → Chapter.
–  Place used oil collection and extraction unit -V.A.G 1782- below gearbox.
  WARNING
Risk of eye injury.
Wear safety goggles.
  W00-10211
–  Unscrew plug -arrow- on side of centre differential housing.
l  Specification: Oil level is correct when oil in transfer box is up to lower edge of filler hole.
–  If necessary, allow excess gear oil to drain off.
–  If necessary, top up with gear oil until it comes out at filler hole.
l  Gear oil specifications → Electronic parts catalogue
–  Repeat the procedure, adding 50 ml of gear oil every 15 seconds until the transfer box will not take any more oil.
  Note
t  The transfer box incorporates a number of internal oil chambers. This delay is necessary to ensure that the chambers are filled completely and uniformly.
t  The screw plug with seal must be renewed.
–  Tighten new screw plug.
  A39-0411

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