00 11... Checking/topping up oil level in rear axle final drive
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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!
RISK OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
Risk of damage!
To avoid serious damage to the rear axle final drive, it is essential to use only APPROVED OILS in the rear axle final drive.
Necessary preliminary work:
- If necessary, remove TRAILING LINKS .
- If necessary, remove VIBRATION ABSORBER ON THE REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
Open screw plug (1).
Tightening torque 33 11 2AZ .
Check oil level.
If necessary, pour in final drive oil up to lower edge of opening for screw plug (1).
Installation note:
Renew screw plug (1) with O-ring.