Front Axle Differential Lock Fluid Level, Checking

Front axle differential lock fluid is available as a replacement part. Refer to the appropriate service information.

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Digital Thermometer :VAS6519 
  Fig 1: Identifying Digital Thermometer VAS 6519

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• Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm :VAG1331 
  Fig 2: Identifying Torque Wrench

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• Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit :SMN372500 
  Fig 3: Identifying Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit

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-- Replace oil filler plug after removing.

Test Requirements

• Observe the safety information.
• Use a Digital Thermometer :VAS6519  to measure the oil temperature.
• The oil temperature must be 20 to 40 °C (68 to 104 °F).
• The vehicle must be level.
• Front axle differential lock must be in installed position to check oil level.

Oil Level, Checking

Fig 4: Checking Oil Level

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-- Place the Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit :SMN372500  under the front axle differential lock.

-- Remove the oil filler plug -arrow-.

• The oil level is correct when it fills up to the lower edge of the oil fill hole.

-- Install a new oil filler plug -arrow- and tighten it to the tightening specification.

-- Add oil if the oil level is not correct. Refer to FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK FLUID, DRAINING AND FILLING .

Tightening Specification 

• Oil filler plug. Refer to OVERVIEW - FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK COMPONENTS .