00 11 259 Replacing oil in rear differential
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
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, use only approved rear axle differential OILS .
To avoid serious damage to the rear axle differential, use only approved rear axle differential OILS .
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 - REAR AXLE FINAL DRIVE for necessary fill quantity.
Replace screw plug.
Tightening torque 33 11 2AZ (with O-ring).