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Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints > < Final Drive Fluid <--> [Fluid - Differential]|Capacity Specifications|Page 5497
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Final Drive Fluid: Testing and Inspection

Rear final drive oil, checking 

Special tools and equipment 

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VAG1306 Drip tray

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VAG1331 Torque wrench

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Place VAG1306 Drip tray underneath.

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Remove plug -arrow- to check oil.
The oil level is correct when the rear final drive is filled to the lower edge of the filler hole.
Gear oil specification

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Install plug -arrow-.

When filling with new oil note following: 

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Remove plug -arrow-.

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Top up oil to lower edge of filler hole.

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Install plug -arrow-.

Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints > < Final Drive Fluid <--> [Fluid - Differential]|Capacity Specifications|Page 5497