Contents Section: Final Drive, Diferential, Differential Lock (997) All sections

Notes Porsche 911 Carrera 997

Notes

Note. Fill only with oil approved by Porsche. See Spare Parts Catalogue.

1. Raise the vehicle at the specified jacking points. Refer to 40 LIFTING THE VEHICLE - AS OF MY 2005 (ALL MODELS) .

3. Place oil collection pan under the transmission.

Scheme 97

Scheme 97: Checking and topping up oil for front-axle final drive

1. Unscrew oil filler screw -A-. (Scheme 94)

WARNINGRisk of scalding from hot oil

> Let the oil cool down

> Wear personal protective gear (goggles, gloves)

The oil level is correct if transmission oil emerges. Continue with step 3.

If transmission oil does not flow out, the oil level in the final drive is too low. Continue with step 2.

2. Fill in transmission oil up to the bottom edge of the filler opening.

3. Clean oil filler plug and screw in with a new sealing ring.

LocationExplanationTypeBasic valueTolerance 1Tolerance 2
Oil filler screw on front-axle final driveTightening torque28 (21 ftlb.) Nm

2. Lower the vehicle.

DesignationTypeNumberExplanation
ATF filling device for filling transmissionSpecial toolNR.161

Note. Fill only with oil approved by Porsche. See Spare Parts Catalogue. Hot vehicles should cool down before beginning the activity. Vehicle must be horizontal in order to be filled and checked.

1. Raise the vehicle at the prescribed jacking points. refer to 40 LIFTING THE VEHICLE - AS OF MY 2005 (ALL MODELS) .

3. Place oil collection pan under the transmission.