00 11 259 Oil Change In Rear Differential Incl. Used Oil Disposal
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WARNING:
See 00 DANGER OF POISONING IF OIL IS INGESTED/ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN and 00 RISK OF INJURY IF OIL COMES INTO CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN .
IMPORTANT:
Risk of damage!
To avoid serious damage to the rear differential, it is essential to use only approved transmission oils in the rear differential. See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - OPERATING FLUIDS .
To avoid serious damage to the rear differential, it is essential to use only approved transmission oils in the rear differential. See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - OPERATING FLUIDS .
NOTE:
The oil does not
need to be changed in rear differentials carrying the "Life-Time-Oil" sticker.
Only change oil when rear differential is at normal operating temperature.
Only change oil when rear differential is at normal operating temperature.
Recycling:
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations
Undo oil filler plug (1).
Drain and dispose of differential oil.
Add differential oil up to lower edge of opening for oil filler plug (1); if necessary, refill oil.
Installation:
Replace oil filler plug (1) with O-ring.
Tightening torque. See REAR AXLE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .