00 11 259 Oil change in rear differential incl. used oil disposal
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
NOTE:
Observe following instructions and torques.
Tightening torque with O-ring 33 11 2AZ.
- Replace screw plug with O-ring after releasing.
Tightening torque with O-ring 33 11 2AZ.
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 REAR AXLE - OPERATING FLUIDS in the rear axle differential.
To avoid serious damage to the rear axle differential, it is essential to use only REAR AXLE - OPERATING FLUIDS 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
Catch and dispose of emerging differential oil.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations
Open plug (1).
Drain and dispose of differential oil.
Add rear differential oil up to lower edge of opening for screw plug (1); if necessary, refer to Technical Data See REAR AXLE FINAL DRIVE or REAR AXLE FINAL DRIVE for necessary fill quantity.
Replace screw plug.
Tightening torque 33 11 2AZ (with O-ring).