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00 11... Checking/topping up oil level in rear axle final drive

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
To avoid serious damage to the rear axle final drive, it is essential to use only approved gearbox oils in the rear axle final drive. See REAR AXLE - OPERATING FLUIDS .

Undo oil filler plug (1).

Tightening torque 33 11 2AZ .

Check oil level.

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

Installation note: 

Replace oil filler plug (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Filler Plug
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WARNING: 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. See REAR AXLE - OPERATING FLUIDS .
NOTE: The oil does not  need to be changed in rear axle final drives carrying the "Life - Time - Oil" sticker.

Check/top up final drive oil.

Open plug (1).

Pour in final drive up to lower edge of opening for screw plug (1).

Replace screw plug (1).

Tightening torque 33 11 2AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Screw Plug
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