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SEAT Leon Mk101 · Power transmission
01 · Transmission

Checking gear oil

Make
SEAT
Model
Leon Mk1
Section
6-speed manual gearbox 02N › Gearbox mechanics,operation, construction,diff. › Checking gear oil
Power transmissionChecking gear oil
Checking gear oil
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
  W00-0427
t  Multi-point bit -3357-
Gear oil → Electronic parts catalogue (ETKA)
–  Remove noise insulation. → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.66
  W00-0303
–  To check gear oil, remove oil plug -arrow-.
Oil level is correct when gearbox is filled to lower edge of filler hole.
–  Screw in plug -arrow- with new seal.
–  Tighten bolt -arrow- to specified torque → Item.
When filling with oil, note the following:
–  Remove oil plug -arrow-.
–  Fill with gear oil to lower edge of filler hole.
–  Screw in plug -arrow- with new seal.
–  Start engine, engage gear and allow gearbox to turn for approx. 2 minutes.
–  Stop engine and remove plug -arrow-.
–  Top up oil to lower edge of filler hole again.
–  Screw in new plug -arrow-.
–  Tighten bolt -arrow- to specified torque → Fig..
  N34-1337
Various versions of oil filler and drain plugs
I - Oil filler or oil drain plug with multi-point socket head 45 Nm
II - Oil filler or oil drain plug with hexagon socket head 30 Nm
–  Install noise insulation → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.66 .
  N34-10041

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