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00 11 259 Oil Change In Rear Differential Incl. Used Oil Disposal

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WARNING: DANGER OF POISONING IF OIL IS INGESTED/ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN !
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.
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.

Recycling: 

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations

Open plug (1).

Drain and dispose of differential oil.

Add differential oil up to lower edge of opening for screw plug (1); if necessary, refer to TECHNICAL DATA for necessary fill quantity.

Replace screw plug (1).

Tightening torque 33 11 2AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Screw Plug
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