00 11... Checking/topping up oil level in rear differential

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
To avoid serious damage to the rear differential, it is essential to use only approved gear oils. See REAR AXLE - OPERATING FLUIDS .

Undo oil filler plug (1).

Check oil level.

If necessary, pour in rear differential oil up to lower edge of opening for oil filler plug (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Filler Plug

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Installation:

Oil filler plug with sealing ring:

Replace sealing ring (1).

Tightening torque: 33 11 3AZ in 11-REAR DIFFERENTIAL CASE WITH COVER .

Oil filler plug with O-ring:

Replace oil filler plug (2).

Tightening torque: 33 11 9AZ in 11-REAR DIFFERENTIAL CASE WITH COVER .

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Filler Plug With Sealing Ring

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