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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2009A6 BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)DRIVELINES & AXLESDIFFERENTIALS & DRIVE AXLESFINAL DRIVE & DIFFERENTIAL - CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (01J)39 FINAL DRIVE, DIFFERENTIALDIAGNOSIS AND TESTINGFRONT FINAL DRIVE GEAR OIL LEVEL, CHECKING
2009 Audi A6 Base

Front Final Drive Gear Oil Level, Checking

2009 Audi A6 BaseSECTION Front Final Drive Gear Oil Level, Checking
NOTE:

Always maintain the specified transmission fluid level. The transmission is very sensitive to overfilling.

Test Sequence 

-- Take vehicle for a short test drive to heat gear oil to approximately 60 °C (140 °F).

-- Lift the vehicle on a hoist or park it over a work pit so that it is absolutely horizontal.

-- Turn off the engine for 5 minutes and let the gear oil drain back into the transmission housing.

-- Remove the rear noise insulation, refer to Removal and Installation .

Fig 1: View Of Front Noise Insulation And Mounting Fasteners
GWWA10-10661Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Remove the plug -arrow-.

Fig 2: Removing Inspection Plug
GWWA39-0353Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Check the oil level with a bent wire.

  • Specified value: Fluid level is 8.5 mm below the lower edge of the fluid fill hole.

-- Fill the gear oil, if necessary.

CAUTION:

Danger of causing damage to the transmission.

  • The multitronic 01J and 0AN transmission require different axle oil depending on the condition. Only axle oil for Multitronic which can be obtained as a replacement part must be used in front final drive. Only use gear oil that is assigned to the transmission code, refer to parts .
  • Mixing gear oil and other oils even in small amounts can damage the transmission components.
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.