Front Axle Differential Lock Fluid Level, Checking

Front Axle Differential Lock Fluid is available as a replacement part. Refer to the Parts Information.

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

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

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• Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit: SMN372500 
  Fig 2: Identifying Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit

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• Not illustrated: Torque Wrench, 6-50 Nm: VAG 1331A 
• Commercially Available Hose approximately 1.50 m (.06 in) Outer Diameter 15 mm (.59 in)
• Commercially Available Funnel
• Acid-Resistant Safety Gloves

Test Requirements

• Observe the safety information.
• Use a Digital Thermometer: VAS 6519  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.

Check the oil level.

Fig 3: 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-.

Always replace oil filler plug after removing.

• The oil level is correct when the front axle differential lock is filled 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 .