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

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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!
IMPORTANT: Use only the approved transmission oil. Refer to OPERATING FLUIDS .
Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the rear axle differential.

Open screw plug (1).

Tightening torque 33 11 2AZ .

Check oil level.

Top up final drive oil as required until it emerges from oil filler opening.

Fig 1: Tightening Screw Plug
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Installation note: 

Renew screw plug (1).