Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Special tools, workshop equipment, testers, measuring instruments and auxiliary items required

• ◆ V.A.G 1331 Torque wrench

Gear oil specification

• ‒ Remove insulation tray below engine/gearbox, if fitted.

• ‒ → Remove plug (arrow) to check oil

The oil level is correct when the gearbox is full to the lower edge of the filler hole.

• ‒ Fit plug (arrow).

When filling with new oil note following:

• ‒ Remove plug (arrow).
• ‒ Top up oil to lower edge of filler hole.
• ‒ Fit plug (arrow).
• ‒ Start engine, engage gear and allow gearbox to turn for approx. 2 minutes.
• ‒ Switch off engine and remove plug (arrow).
• ‒ Top up oil to lower edge of filler hole again.
• ‒ Install bolt (arrow) and tighten to 30 Nm.