Passat V6-2.8L (ATQ) (2004)
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Unscrew sealing plug - arrow -.
Oil level is correct when the front final drive is filled up to lower edge of oil filler hole.
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Drain off any excess axle oil or top off to proper level.
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If axle oil must be filled up after repair work, slowly and uniformly fill front final drive over a time period of at least 5 minutes until axle oil
escapes at lower edge of oil filler hole.
A filling time of at least 5 minutes is necessary so that oil is distributed evenly in the transmission.
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Install old sealing plug - arrow -.
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Perform a short test drive so that axle oil warms up.
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Check front final drive oil level again.
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If oil level is correct, seal front final drive using a new sealing plug.
Vehicles with TDI engine
Install noise insulation for right drive axle to wheel housing - arrows -.