6-speed manual gearbox 08D — Checking gear oil — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Touareg I (7L, 2002–2010)

📋 Procedure

1. Remove noise insulation below gearbox.
2. If there is a skid plate under the gearbox, remove it General body repairs, exterior50Skid plate.
3. To check gear oil, remove oil plug (arrow).
4. Tighten oil plug (arrow) to specified torque.
5. Remove oil plug (arrow).

6. Fill with gear oil to lower edge of filler hole.
7. Screw in plug (arrow).
8. Start engine, engage gear and allow gearbox to turn for approx. 2 minutes.
9. Stop engine and remove plug (arrow).
10. Top up with gear oil to lower edge of filler hole.
11. Tighten oil plug (arrow) to specified torque.
12. If a skid plate was fitted under the gearbox, install it General body repairs, exterior50Skid plate.
13. Install noise insulation below gearbox.

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