Oil change in rear axle final drive

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.
Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the rear axle differential.

Recycling:

Catch and dispose of emerging final drive oil.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations

NOTE: Only change oil when rear axle final drive is at normal operating temperature.

Place oil collecting apparatus underneath.

Open screw plug (2).

Drain and dispose of final drive oil.

Part : Replace screw plug (2).

Apply screw plug (2).

Tightening torque 33 11 5AZ .

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Open screw plug (1).

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

Capacity: refer to TECHNICAL DATA .

Part : Replace screw plug (1).

Tighten screw plug.

Tightening torque 33 11 5AZ .