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Dismantling and assembling gearbox > < Checking gear oil level

Golf Mk5

Filling with gear oil
Filling with gear oil
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Socket bit -3357- for oil filler plug with multi-point socket head bolt
  W00-0303
t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
Gear oil → Electronic parts catalogue „ETKA“.
–  Remove noise insulation → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.50.
  W00-0427
–  Remove oil plug -arrow-.
–  Fill with gear oil to lower edge of filler hole.
–  Screw in plug -arrow-.
–  Start engine, engage gear and allow gearbox to turn for approx. 2 minutes.
–  Stop engine and remove plug -arrow-.
–  Top up with gear oil to lower edge of filler hole.
–  Tighten oil plug -arrow- to specified torque.
  N34-10577
Various versions of oil filler and drain plugs
I - Oil filler or oil drain plug with multi-point socket head 25 Nm
II - Oil filler or oil drain plug with hexagon socket head 30 Nm
–  Install noise insulation → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.50.
  N34-10041

Dismantling and assembling gearbox > < Checking gear oil level