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! See 00 Danger of Poisoning If Oil Is Ingested/Absorbed Through The Skin . Risk of injury if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin! See 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.

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

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, refer to Technical Data for necessary fill quantity. See 33 10 REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL E60, E61, E63, E64, E81, E82, E86, E87, E90, E91, E92, E9 .

Installation: Replace oil filler plug (1) with O-ring. Tightening torque 33 11 2AZ. See 33 11 REAR DIFFERENTIAL CASE WITH COVER .