Passat L4-1.8L Turbo (AWM) (2004)
Final Drive Fluid: Service and Repair
01V, 5 SPD. A/T (AWD)
Gear oil in front final drive, checking, 01V, 5 SPD. A/T (AWD)
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
Drip tray V.A.G. 1306
Hex ball socket 3247
Axle oil level is checked with transmission installed.
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Perform a short test drive so that axle oil warms up.
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Drive the vehicle onto a 4-column lift or over a work pit so that it is level.
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Switch off engine and allow 5 minutes for the gear oil to settle back into transmission case.
Vehicles with TDI engine
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Remove noise insulation for right drive axle from wheel housing - arrows
Continued for all vehicles
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Place drip tray V.A.G. 1306 underneath.