Check/add front differential oil
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WARNING:
Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly
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Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
- For additional information see: 00... RAISE THE VEHICLE USING A VEHICLE LIFT .
WARNING:
Hot surfaces
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Risk of burning!
Risk of burning!
- Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.
CAUTION:
Materials harmful to health
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Contact with fluids 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 WHEEL .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE STIFFENING PLATE (xDrive40i) or REMOVING THE STIFFENING PLATE (xDrive50i/M50i) .
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 .
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 450 ml of oil.
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 450 ml of oil.
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.
- 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).TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
Screw plug to front differential M22
Replace screw plug with O-ring.Tightening torque 60 Nm 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 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).
Supplementing the oil level with the oil spray
- Follow repair instructions!
- Release the oil filler plug (1).
- Fill the front differential with front differential oil.TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION
Front differential oil Front differential capacity 450 ml - Replace (1) screw plug.
Parts: Plug
- Tighten the oil filler plug (1).
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
| Screw plug to front differential | ||
|---|---|---|
| M22 Replace screw plug |
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 ATTACHING THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL .