Check/top up oil level in the rear axle differential
CAUTION:
Contact with hazardous substances
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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
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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.
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RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to rear axle differential .
Failure to comply with the oil specifications can result in serious damage to the rear axle differential .
Damage to rear axle differential .
Failure to comply with the oil specifications can result in serious damage to the rear axle differential .
- Only use BMW approved oil in the rear axle differential. See the Fluid Capacities tab for the selected vehicle.
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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.
NOTE:
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 the special tool 2 460 340 to top up.
- When topping up a defined (measured) oil quantity, first fill the hose (1) with oil. To do this, attach an adapter (2).
Supplement the rear differential fluid change/oil level with oil gun
- Open the oil filler plug (1).
- Check oil level.
The oil level at the rear axle differential has been adjusted correctly once a small quantity of oil leaks from the opening of the oil filler plug.
If necessary, top up final drive transmission oil.
TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATIONRear 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 SPECIFICATION
| Rear differential fluid filler plug | ||
| M22 Replace the oil filler plug. |
tightening torque | 60 Nm |