00 11 259 Oil change in rear differential incl. used oil disposal: Notes
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NOTE:
Observe following instructions and torques for variants (A&B).
- Replace sealing ring (1) after releasing.
Tightening torque: see "3AZ" in table under 33 11 REAR DIFFERENTIAL CASE WITH COVER (with sealing ring).
- Replace screw plug (2) with O-ring after releasing.
Tightening torque: see "9AZ" in table under 33 11 REAR DIFFERENTIAL CASE WITH COVER (with O-ring).
WARNING:
Risk of burning if exhaust system is touched!
DANGER OF POISONING if oil is ingested/absorbed through the skin!
RISK OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
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 axle differential, it is essential to use only approved oils in the rear axle differential. See 2.0 APPROVED FINAL DRIVE OILS FOR FRONT AND REAR AXLE FINAL DRIVES WITH AND WITHOUT LIMITED SLIP OR VISCOUS COUPLING .
To avoid serious damage to the rear axle differential, it is essential to use only approved oils in the rear axle differential. See 2.0 APPROVED FINAL DRIVE OILS FOR FRONT AND REAR AXLE FINAL DRIVES WITH AND WITHOUT LIMITED SLIP OR VISCOUS COUPLING .
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.