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00 11 259 Oil change in rear differential incl. used oil disposal

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NOTE: Observe following instructions and torques.
  • 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!
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.
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.

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 for necessary fill quantity.

Replace screw plug.

Tightening torque 33 11 2AZ (with O-ring).

Fig 1: Identifying Screw Plug
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