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– Tighten the new drain plug -arrow A- for the center differential
housing.
– Remove the cloth from the tunnel crossmember.
2.3.3
ATF Level, Checking, Transmission with
Combined Oil System
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Pressurized Gearbox Oil Filler Kit - VAS6617-
♦ Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit - VAS6622-
♦ Protective eyewear
Caution
♦ Risk of damaging transfer case and the front axle differ‐
ential through incorrect oil level.
♦ Depending on the version there are transmissions with
separate or combined oil systems.
♦ For vehicles with combined oil systems the steps for it
must be followed, because the oil level from the transfer
case and the front axle differential are dependent on one
another.
Procedure
• Gear oil temperature: approximately 20 °C (68 °F) (room tem‐
perature).
• The engine must be switched off when working.
• Move the vehicle onto a four-column shop hoist or over a work
pit so it is completely level.
• The transmission must be still for at least 15 minutes to make
sure the oil settles internally.
• Transmission in “P”.
• The parking brake button should be activated to close the
electro-mechanical parking brake.
• Tightening specification. Refer to
⇒ “2.1 Overview - Drain and Inspection Plugs for Gear Oil”,
Audi Q5 2008 ➤ , Audi Q5 China 2010 ➤
8-Speed Automatic Transmission 0BK AWD - Edition 04.2017
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Rep. Gr.39 - Final Drive, Differential
