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Front Final Drive

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  1. Drive vehicle a short distance to warm up gear oil to about 140°F (60°C). Position vehicle on level surface (4-post hoist or over pit). Turn engine off and let gear oil settle to bottom of case for 2 minutes.
  2. Place drain pan under final drive. Remove fill plug (arrow) on side of final drive. See Fig 1.
    Fig 1: Checking Front Final Drive Oil Level
    G00204399Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.
  3. If necessary, remove heat shield and input shaft from transmission, to gain access to bolt. Gear oil level should be at lower edge of fill hole. Add appropriate fluid as required. See RECOMMENDED FLUIDS . Install fill plug with NEW sealing ring. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .