Gear Oil In Center Differential, Checking and Topping Up

Gear oil in center differential, checking and topping up

Special tools and equipment





- VAG 1331 Torque wrench





- VAG 1306 Drip tray

- Drive vehicle onto a 4 pillar vehicle hoist or over a pit so that it stands level.
- Separate right exhaust pipe, if installed, from rear exhaust system at double clamp at front. Push front exhaust pipe in area of catalyst to right.
- Place VAG1306 Drip tray underneath.





- Remove plug -arrow B- to check gear oil.
The oil level is correct when the transmission is full to the lower edge of the filler hole.
- Drain off excess gear oil or top up with gear oil, as necessary.
Specification
- Always replace bolts
- Tighten new plug -arrow B-.