volkswagen Workshop Repair Guides

Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

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5-Speed manual gearbox 02A
Removing and installing gearbox
Checking gearbox oil
 
V39-1959

Gear oil specification

  • ‒ → Remove plug (arrow) to check oil

The oil level is correct when the gearbox is full to the lower edge of the filler hole.

  • ‒ Fit plug (arrow).

When filling with new oil note following:

  • ‒ Remove bolt (arrow).
  • ‒ Top up oil to lower edge of filler hole.
  • ‒ Fit plug (arrow).
  • ‒ Start engine, engage gear and allow gearbox to turn for approx. 2 minutes.
  • ‒ Remove bolt (arrow).
  • ‒ Switch off engine and again top up oil to lower edge of filler hole.
  • ‒ Fit plug (arrow).

Dismantling and assembling gearbox > < Removing and installing gearbox - Vehicles with 6 cylinder fuel injection engine -