Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Note:

Gearbox and bevel box are filled together through the oil filler hole in the gearbox.

Gear oil specification

• ‒ → 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 bolt (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.

• ‒ Stop engine and remove plug (arrow).
• ‒ Top up oil to lower edge of filler hole again.
• ‒ Fit plug (arrow).