Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > A4 Mk2 > Power transmission | 5-speed manual gearbox 012, 01W, 0A9, front-wheel drive | Gearbox mechanics,operation, construction,diff.

Checking oil level in manual gearbox

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Socket -3357-

Note

t	The vehicle must be horizontal when checking gear oil level. An inspection pit or a 4-post lifting platform is ideal.

t	The oil filler plug is on the left of the gearbox below the speedometer sender; it may be concealed by the heat shield for the drive shaft.

t	Use either multi-point bit -3357- or Allen key (17 mm) (according to plug version) to loosen gear oil filler plug.

–	To check oil level, unscrew oil filler plug -arrow-.

–	Check oil level with a suitable tool (such as a length of wire bent to shape).

t	Specification: oil level 7 mm below bottom lip of oil filler hole.

Note

The oil can be filled up to the bottom lip of the oil filler hole when servicing.

–	Top up with gear oil if necessary. Specification → Chapter.

–	Screw in oil filler plug.

Tightening torque

Component		Nm
Oil filler plug		25

The plug has a coating which is matched to the material of the gearbox housing: aluminium or magnesium.

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