5 Speed Automatic 01V

5 Speed Automatic 01V

Center differential gear oil, checking and topping off





- If necessary, loosen or remove relevant parts of the exhaust system to gain access to filler plug (arrow B).
- Remove filler plug -arrow B-.
^ The fluid level must be up to lower edge of filler opening.
- If necessary top up with gear oil.
- Always replace plug.
- Install new plug.
- Re-secure or re-install exhaust system free of stress.





Tightening Torque:

Center differential gear oil, changing or refilling after repairs
Special tools and equipment





- VAG1306 drip tray

Draining
- Place VAG1306 drip tray under differential.





- Remove drain plug -arrow A- and let gear oil drain
- Always replace drain plug.
- Install new drain plug (arrow A).

Filling up gear oil





- If necessary, loosen or remove relevant parts of the exhaust system to gain access to oil filler plug (arrow B)

Note: There is a distinction made between two cases.

A - Transfer case was not removed.
B - Transfer case was removed

A - Transfer case was not removed (e.g. after removing and installing drive flange)





- Remove oil filler plug (arrow B).
- Top up transmission fluid to lower edge of oil filler hole.
- Install old oil filler plug.

Note: If it was necessary to loosen or remove the exhaust system, this must be re-secured or reinstalled for the road test. It must be removed and installed again for the final oil level check.

- Road test vehicle (15 minutes pure driving).

Note: During test drive, axle oil will enter output cover and Torsen differential; oil level in transfer case housing will drop.

- Fill transfer housing with gear oil and check oil level.

B - Transfer case was removed and disassembled
- Add 200 ml axle oil to output cover.
- Assemble transfer case and install.





- Remove oil filler plug (arrow B).
- Add 600 ml axle oil to transfer case housing.
- Always replace oil filler plug.
- Install new oil filler plug.

Note: Oil level does not need to be re-checked.

All models
- Secure or re-install exhaust system free of stress





Tightening torques