0011 Checking/topping up oil level in rear axle final drive
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WARNING:
Read and comply with SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING OIL. 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 gearbox oils in the rear axle final drive. Refer to: REAR AXLE - OPERATING FLUIDS
Necessary preliminary work:
- If necessary, remove trailing links.
- If necessary, Remove the VIBRATION ABSORBER on the rear axle differential.
Open screw plug (1).
Tightening torque, refer to: 33 11 2A7 .
Check oil level.
If necessary, pour in final drive oil up to lower edge of opening for screw plug (1).
Installation note:
Replace screw plug (1) with O-ring.