Volkswagen 01M Transmission. Manual - part 84

  

  

ATF check plug - arrow  - 

-  ATF fill level is affected by ATF temperature.

ATF level, checking

 

Test requirements:

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Transmission not in emergency running mode, ATF 
temperature not above approx. 30   C.   

 

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Vehicle is level   

 

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Selector level at "P"   

 

At start of test, ATF temperature must not be more than 30 

 C. 

-  Secure container of ATF filler tool V.A.G 1924   to 
vehicle. 

-  Connect VAS 5051   and advance program until 
"Function/component selection" is displayed 

 

37-1, 

Tester , connecting

 . 

-  Then press "Powertrain (Repair Group 01; 10 to 26; 28 to 

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39)" . 

-  Then "Automatic transmission 09D" . 

-  Press "Functions" . 

-  Press "Check ATF level" . 

-  Press   

    . 

- Start engine.  

- Depress brake.  

-  Shift selector level into each position for at least 2 
seconds. Then, place selector lever in position "P" . 

- Raise vehicle.  

- Place appropriate receptacle underneath transmission.

-  Press   

    . 

-  Remove sealing plug in oil pan - arrow - to check ATF. 

At

Test temperature: 35   C to 45   C 

The ATF level - arrow - is OK, if ATF drips steadily. 

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Only a small amount of ATF should come out of the 
inspection hole when engine is running.

-  Tighten ATF inspection plug to 70 Nm. The ATF test 
ends.  

-  Switch off engine.  

If during a repair, the ATF circulation to the cooler was 
opened, this inspection must be performed twice. 
Important: After the first inspection the ATF must be heated 
to at least 100   C - Test drive with measuring device! 
After the ATF cools off again, inspect the ATF level again 
as described here. 

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ATF lines and ATF cooler  

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Assembly overview, vehicles with V6 gasoline 
engine a 

 

37-5, ATF lines (vehicles with V6 

gasoline engine), assembly overview

   

 

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Assembly overview, vehicles with V8 gasoline and 
V10 diesel engine 

 

37-5, ATF lines (vehicles with 

V8 and V10 diesel engine), assembly overview

   

 

ATF lines (vehicles with V6 gasoline engine), assembly 
overview

 

1 -  Bolt, 25 Nm 

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Before tightening bolt, push in line 
onto stop by hand   

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