Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Checking oil level or changing oil in Haldex coupling Checking oil level in Haldex coupling Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-

t  Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051- t  Diagnostic cable -VAS 5051/1- or -VAS 5051/3- –  Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051- → Chapter. –  In the display, select “Running gear (repair group 01; 40 … 49)”. –  Select “Four-wheel drive with Haldex coupling” on display. –  Select “01 - Self-diagnosis-capable system” on display. –  Select “Four-wheel drive Haldex” on display. –  Select “Electrical components” on display. –  Select “Oil temperature” on display. l  The oil temperature must be between 20 and 40 ?. l  The oil temperature can be attained by running engine until warm.

–  Remove oil inspection plug -arrow-. Oil level is correct when Haldex coupling is filled to lower edge, or at least to within about 3 mm of lower edge, of inspection hole. –  Tighten oil plug -arrow- to specified torque → Item. –  If oil level is not correct, change oil in Haldex coupling → Anchor. Changing oil in Haldex coupling

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-

t	Hand-cartridge gun -V.A.G 1628-

t	Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051-

t	Diagnostic cable -VAS 5051/1- or -VAS 5051/3-

t	High-performance oil for Haldex coupling -G 052 175 A1- (specification → Chapter)

Container size 0.25 l - Part no. G 052 175 A1 –  Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051- → Chapter. –  In the display, select “Running gear (repair group 01; 40 … 49)”. –  Select “Four-wheel drive with Haldex coupling” on display. –  Select “01 - Self-diagnosis-capable system” on display. –  Select “Four-wheel drive Haldex” on display. –  Select “Electrical components” on display. –  Select “Oil temperature” on display. l  The oil temperature must be between 20 and 40 ?. l  The oil temperature can be attained by running engine until warm. –  Place drip tray underneath.

–  Remove drain plug -arrow- and drain oil completely. –  Insert cartridge with 0.25 l oil in hand-cartridge gun -V.A.G 1628-. –  Have drain plug with new seal ready.

–  Guide hand-cartridge gun -V.A.G 1628- vertically into drain hole -arrow-. –  Pump oil completely into Haldex coupling. –  Lay hand-cartridge gun -V.A.G 1628- aside and immediately screw in drain plug with new seal and tighten to specified torque → Item. –  Check oil level in Haldex coupling → Anchor.