Passat Syncro Wagon V6-2771cc 2.8L DOHC (AHA) (1998)
Fluid - Transfer Case: Service and Repair
Draining and Filling
Gear Oil In Transfer Gearbox, Draining And Filling
Special tools and equipment
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VAG1306 Drip tray
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VAG1332 Torque wrench
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Separate right-hand exhaust pipe from rear exhaust system at double clamp. Push front exhaust pipe in area of Three Way Catalytic Converter
(TWC) to right. Refer to Exhaust System
Draining gear oil
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Place container under transmission.
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Remove drain plug (arrow -A-) and drain gear oil.
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Install new drain plug (arrow -A-).
Always replace drain plug
Filling gear oil
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Remove filler plug (arrow -B-) to check gear oil level and top off to lower edge of hole with gear oil.
Gear oil specification.
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Install new filler plug.
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Carry out short test drive and then check gear oil in transfer gearbox and top off if necessary. See: Checking and Topping Off
Note: Carrying out a short test drive is necessary to ensure that the gear oil has reached the Torsion differential.