33 11 Rear Differential Case with Cover
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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - REAR DIFFERENTIAL CASE WITH COVER
| Type | Thread | Tightening specification | Measure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Case Covers | E70 | M10 10.9 | 188L 188LW | 55 Nm |
| E70 | M10 10.9 | 215L 215LW | 90 Nm | |
| 2AZ Oil filler plug with O-ring | E70 | M22 | Replace oil filler plug with O-ring | 60 Nm |
| 3AZ Oil filler and drain plugs with O-ring | E71, E71M / E70 M | M22 | 225QMV Replace oil filler and drain plugs with O-ring | 50 Nm |
| 4AZ Heat shield to rear differential | E71 | M6 | 8 Nm | |
| 5AZ Servomotor to rear differential | E71, E71M / E70M | M6 | 8 Nm | |
| 6AZ Temperature sensor to rear differential | E71, E71M / E70M | M12 | 14 Nm | |
| 7AZ Control unit to body | E71, E71M / E70M | Plastic nut | 3 Nm | |
| 8AZ Superpositioning unit to rear axle final drive (incl. special screw on M models) | E71 | M8 | 28 Nm | |
| 9AZ Air guide to special screw | E71M | M6 | 8 Nm |