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Area -a-

Replenish the oil level. It is sufficient for the oil

level to be anywhere within area -b-.

Area -b-

It is not necessary to replenish the oil.

Area -c-

The oil cannot be replenished

Note

♦

With the oil level below the minimum marking (area -a-), you

must replenish the oil until it reaches the (area -b-) according

to the oil specification. 

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♦

With the oil level above area -c- there is the risk of damaging

the catalytic converter.

♦

During oil changes, you must add oil until the maximum mark‐

ing.

4.20

Engine and components in engine com‐

partment (from above and below) -

make a visual inspection for leaks and

damage

The visual inspection must be carried out as follows:
– Check the engine and components in the engine compartment

for leaks and damage.

– Check the cables, hoses and connections of the following sys‐

tems for leaks, wearing, porosity and brittleness:

♦ fuel supply system.
♦ cooling and heating system.
♦ brake system.

Note

♦

Make sure that all existing faults are properly eliminated during

repair.

♦

In case of movement of brake fluid not caused by pad wearing,

you must determine and eliminate the cause (repair measure).

4.21

Poly-V belt - check the condition

Carry out work sequence as follows:
– Lift the vehicle.

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a socket wrench.

– Check the Poly-V belt from below for:
♦ Tears in the lower section (internal fractures, section frac‐

tures).

♦ Layer separation (upper layer, cord strands).
♦ Fracture at the lower section.
♦ Unthreaded cord strands.
♦ Worn toothed sides (material wearing, unthreaded toothed

sides, toothed side hardening -glassy toothed sides-, surface

tears).

♦ Oil and grease residues.

Note

If faults are verified, the Poly-V belt must be replaced. This will

avoid failures and faults during operation. The Poly-V belt re‐

placement is a repair measure.

4.22

Constant velocity joint bellows - visual

inspection

Carry out work sequence as follows:
– Check the external joint bellows -arrow- and the internal joint

bellows (not seen in the illustration) for leaks and damage.

4.23

Gearbox - check the oil level and replen‐

ish if necessary

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Multi-teeth socket SW 27 -3357-

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4.23.1

02T 5-gear transmission

– Remove the transmission oil filling plug -arrow-.
– The oil level is correct when the transmission is full up to the

lower edge of the oil filling hole.

– Reinstall the plug and tighten it to 25 Nm.

4.24

Brake system - visual inspection for

damage and leaks

Check the following components for damage and leaks:
♦ Brake cylinder.
♦ Brake cylinder (in anti-blocking systems: Hydraulic unit).
♦ Braking force adjustment.
♦ Brake cylinder.
– Make sure that the brake system hoses are not twisted.
– Additionally, you must make sure that the brake system hoses

do not touch vehicle components when the steering wheel is

fully turned.

– Check the hoses for porosity and brittleness.
– Check the brake system hoses and pipes for wearing points.
– Also check the brake system connections and fastenings for

proper seating, leaks and corrosion.

WARNING

The existing faults must be eliminated (repair measure).

4.25

Front brake pads - check the thickness

Special tools and workshop equipment required

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♦ Torque wrench - 5 to 50Nm (fit. 1/2") -VAG 1331-

4.25.1

Brake cylinder

Carry out work sequence as follows:
– For better evaluation of the remaining pad thickness, remove

the driver side wheel (the wear is more intense than on the

passenger side).

– Remove the hub cap/super hub cap.
The hook for removing the hub cap is in the tool kit.
– Loosen the wheel fastening screws and remove the wheel.
– For vehicles with brake pad wear indicator, disconnect the

connector -1-.

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