00 11 259 Oil change in rear differential incl. used oil disposal
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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 transmission oils in the rear axle differential.
To avoid serious damage to the rear axle differential, it is essential to use only approved transmission oils in the rear axle 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.
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 . See 215LB1S3 REAR AXLE FINAL DRIVE or 215LB1S2 REAR AXLE FINAL DRIVE for necessary fill quantity.
Replace screw plug (1).
Tightening torque 33 11 2AZ .