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Checking and Topping Up Oil For Rear Final Drive

Checking and topping up oil for rear final drive

Tools





Checking oil for rear final drive





WARNING: Risk of scalding from hot oil
^ Let the oil cool down
^ Wear personal protective gear (goggles, gloves)


Note:
^ Vehicle must be horizontal in order to check fluid level in rear final drive.

1. Unscrew oil inspection plug -A-.
2. The oil level is correct if the oil reaches the lower edge of the inspection window.

Note: Use only oil approved by Porsche.

3. If this is not the case, top up the oil.





4. Screw in oil inspection plug -A- with new sealing ring. Tightening torque: 26 ftlb.

Topping up oil for final drive





WARNING: Risk of scalding from hot oil
^ Let the oil cool down
^ Wear personal protective gear (goggles, gloves)


Note:
^ Vehicle must be horizontal in order to fill rear final drive.

1. Unscrew oil inspection plug -A-.

Note: Use only oil approved by Porsche.

2. Fill with oil using the ATF filling device for filling transmission NR.161 to the lower edge of inspection plug -A-.





3. Screw in oil inspection plug -A- with new sealing ring. Tightening torque: 26 ftlb.