Check/top up oil level in the rear differential
CAUTION:
Contact with hazardous substances.
Health impairment.
Health impairment.
- Note and comply with the Safety Instructions on the containers and the instructions on the manufacturer's safety data sheet.
- Conduct all work in appropriate personal protective equipment only.
CAUTION:
Acid combustions may result from skin contact with oil or inhaling oil vapors.
Risk of acid burns from contact with oil!
Risk of acid burns from contact with oil!
- Wear safety goggles and hand protection.
- Ensure adequate ventilation.
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to rear differential.
Failure to comply with the oil specifications can result in serious damage to the rear differential.
Damage to rear differential.
Failure to comply with the oil specifications can result in serious damage to the rear differential.
- Only use approved oil in the rear differential.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
It is imperative to ensure that there is no air in the hose when topping up a defined (measured) oil quantity.
It is imperative to ensure that there is no air in the hose when topping up a defined (measured) oil quantity.
- Use special tool 2 460 340 to top up the oil.
- To top up a defined (measured) oil quantity, first fill hose (1) with oil. To do this, attach adapter (2).
Supplement the rear differential fluid change/oil level with oil gun
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NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The training video schematically shows the method for changing the oil in the rear differential using the oil sprayer special tool.
The training video is not a replacement for the repair instructions.
The training video schematically shows the method for changing the oil in the rear differential using the oil sprayer special tool.
The training video is not a replacement for the repair instructions.
- Follow repair instructions!
- Open the oil filler plug (1).
- Check oil level.
The oil level at the rear differential has been adjusted correctly once a small quantity of oil leaks from the opening of the oil filler plug.
If necessary, top up differential oil.
TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATIONSRear differential fluid: Filling capacity overview (all) 168LW 0.75 l 190AL 0.8 l 205AL 0.8 l 215LW 0.9 l 215LWS 1.0 l 225AL 0.9 l 225ALS 1.0 l 225M 1.0 l 235LK 1.2 l - Replace the oil filler plug (1).
Parts: Oil filler plug
- Screw in and tighten the oil filler plug (1).TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Rear differential fluid filler plug M22
Replace the oil filler plug.tightening torque 60 Nm