A8 Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (BGK) (2006)
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Differential Fluid - A/T: Service and Repair
Transmissions With Combined Oil Systems, Filling After Repair
Transmissions with Combined Oil Systems, Filling after Repair
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Used Oil Collecting and Extracting Device (V.A.G 1782)
‹› Engine/Transmission Jack (V.A.G 1383 A)
‹› Transmission Fluid Hand Pump (VAS 6617)
‹› Protective eyewear
Conditions
Refer to => [ Separate or Combined Oil Systems, Differentiation ] See: Separate or Combined Oil Systems, Differentiation
‹› Axle oil temperature approximately 20 °C (68 °F) (room temperature) to max. 50 °C (122 °F).
‹› Vehicle level.
‹› The vehicle may not be started or towed without axle oil in it.
The transmission must be filled after the following work or repairs:
‹› The transfer case cover - 3 - was removed and the gear oil was completely drained.
‹› The front final drive cover - 6 - was removed and the gear oil was completely drained.
‹› The axle oil cooler - 1 - was removed.
‹› The oil spaces in the front final drive and transfer case are consolidated. Therefore, they must always be checked and filled together.
‹› Both insufficient filling and overfilling affect the transmission function.
‹› Follow all applicable disposal regulations.
‹› Automatic transmission clean working conditions, refer to => [ Clean Working Conditions ] See: Service Precautions/Clean Working Conditions.
‹› General repair instructions, refer to => [ General Repair Information ] See: Service Precautions/General Repair Information.
Procedure
The transfer case and front final drive have a combined oil system, but must be filled and checked separately in succession due to the different oil
levels.
