00 11 259 Oil change in rear differential incl. used oil disposal
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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!
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 transmission oils in the rear axle differential. See REAR AXLE - OPERATING FLUIDS .
To avoid serious damage to the rear axle differential, it is essential to use only approved transmission oils in the rear axle differential. See REAR AXLE - OPERATING FLUIDS .
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:
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations
Open plug (1).
Drain and dispose of differential oil.
Add differential oil up to lower edge of opening for screw plug (1); if necessary, refer to REAR AXLE - TECHNICAL DATA for necessary fill quantity.
Replace screw plug (1).
Tightening torque: 33 11 2AZ .