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Gear Oil In Center Differential, Checking and Topping Up|Page 4761 > < Final Drive Fluid <--> [Differential Fluid - A/T]|Capacity Specifications|Page 4758
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Final Drive Fluid: Testing and Inspection
Gear Oil In Center Differential, Checking and Topping Up

Gear oil in center differential, checking and topping up 

Special tools and equipment 

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VAG 1331 Torque wrench

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VAG 1306 Drip tray

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Drive vehicle onto a 4 pillar vehicle hoist or over a pit so that it stands level.

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Separate right exhaust pipe, if installed, from rear exhaust system at double clamp at front. Push front exhaust pipe in area of catalyst to right.

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Place VAG1306 Drip tray underneath.

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Remove plug -arrow B- to check gear oil.
The oil level is correct when the transmission is full to the lower edge of the filler hole.

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Drain off excess gear oil or top up with gear oil, as necessary.
Specification

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Always replace bolts

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Tighten new plug -arrow B-.

Gear Oil In Center Differential, Checking and Topping Up|Page 4761 > < Final Drive Fluid <--> [Differential Fluid - A/T]|Capacity Specifications|Page 4758