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

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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 OIL in the rear axle differential.

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).

Installation: 

Replace oil filler plug (1) with O-ring.

Tightening torque 33 11 2AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Filler Plug
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