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Filling up gear oil in front final drive after repairs > < Gear oil in gearbox

A4 Mk3

Checking oil level in front final drive and topping up
Checking oil level in front final drive 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  Tightening torque → Chapter
  Note
t  General repair instructions → Chapter.
t  Rules for cleanliness when working on the automatic gearbox → Chapter.
t  The prescribed oil level is to be adhered to exactly; the gearbox reacts very sensitively to over-filling.
t  Observe relevant disposal regulations.
–  Place used oil collection and extraction unit -V.A.G 1782- below gearbox.
  WARNING
Risk of eye injury.
Wear safety goggles.
  W00-10211
–  Remove screw plug -arrow-.
l  Specification: The oil level is correct when the front final drive is filled up to the bottom lip of the 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
  Note
The screw plug with seal must be renewed.
–  Tighten new screw plug.
  A34-10444

Filling up gear oil in front final drive after repairs > < Gear oil in gearbox