Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Polo Mk5 > Power transmission | 6-speed manual gearbox 02U | Gearbox mechanics,operation, construction,diff.

Checking gear oil

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Socket, 27 mm -3257-

t	Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-

–	To check gear oil, remove oil plug -arrow-.

Oil level is correct when gearbox is filled to lower edge of filler hole.

–	Tighten bolt -arrow- to specified torque → Fig..

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-.

–	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 bolt -arrow- to specified torque → Fig..

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

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