Rabbit L5-2.5L (CBUA) (2008)
Fluid - M/T: Service and Repair
Transmission Oil, Checking and Filling - 0A4, 5 Speed M/T
It is not possible to check gear oil level by removing oil filler plug.
Due to the angle of the engine/transmission assembly, the lower edge of the filler hole -arrow 1- is located below the oil level -arrow 2-.
Oil Level in Transmission Can Only be Checked When Gear Oil Has Been Drained Completely and Then Refilled.
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
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Torque wrench V.A.G 1331
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Standard hose (approximately 600 mm long, outer circumference 10 mm) with funnel
Preparing
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Remove entire air filter housing.
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Remove noise insulation.
Clean transmission
CAUTION! To drain gear oil, journal for shift forks in transmission must be removed.
To avoid that the position of the shift forks is changed, e.g. by involuntarily operating shift mechanism, shift rod must be secured.
Secure Shift Rod as Follows
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Press down selector shaft -direction of arrow 1-.
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While pressing down shift rod, rotate bracket -A- upward in -direction of arrow 2- and simultaneously press it carefully in until it engages in shift
rod.