Check/add front differential oil

WARNING: Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
For additional information see: RAISE THE VEHICLE USING A VEHICLE LIFT .

WARNING: Hot surfaces.
Risk of burning!

Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.

CAUTION: Materials harmful to health.
Contact with fluids harmful to health!

Note and follow safety instructions on containers.
Conduct all work in appropriate personal protective equipment only.

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE STIFFENING PLATE .

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the front differential.
Failure to comply with the oil specifications can result in serious damage to the front differential.

Use only the approved front differential oil.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Filling to the lower edge of the oil filler opening means that the front differential is overfilled. In some cases, this may lead to emerging oil from the ventilation opening on the front differential.
After having drained the front differential oil, repair the front differential or upon initial filling of a new replacement front differential, the transmission must be filled with 600 ml of oil.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Place oil collecting apparatus underneath.
Release the oil filler plug (1).
Drain and dispose of front differential oil.
Replace (1) screw plug.
Parts: Plug

Tighten the oil filler plug (1).

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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Screw plug to front differential
M22 Replace screw plug with O-ring.	Tightening torque	60 Nm

Release the oil filler plug (1) with the standard tool (2).

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Standard tool: Pivoting extension 1/2 inch

Swivel extension 1/2 inch

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Swivel extension 1/2 inch

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
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 for topping up.
To top up a defined (measured) oil quantity, first fill hose (1) with oil. To do this, connect adapter (2).

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Supplementing the oil level with the oil spray

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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.

Follow repair instructions!

Fill the front differential oil with the special tool 2 460 340 into the front differential.

TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATIONS

Front differential oil
	Front differential filling capacity	600 ml

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Replace (1) screw plug.
Parts: Plug

Tighten the oil filler plug (1) with the standard tool (2).

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Standard tool: Pivoting extension 1/2 inch

Swivel extension 1/2 inch

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Swivel extension 1/2 inch

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Screw plug to front differential
M22 Replace screw plug with O-ring.	Tightening torque	60 Nm

Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .