Drain/top up the front axle transmission oil
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the front axle differential.
Failure to comply with the oil specifications can result in serious damage to the front axle differential.
Damage to the front axle differential.
Failure to comply with the oil specifications can result in serious damage to the front axle differential.
- Use only the approved front axle transmission oil.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Filling to the lower edge of the oil filler opening means that the front axle differential! is overfilled. In individual cases, oil may then escape from the ventilation opening on the front axle differential.
After having drained the front axle transmission oil, repair the front axle differential or upon initial filling of a new replacement front axle differential, the transmission must be filled with 600 ml of oil.
Filling to the lower edge of the oil filler opening means that the front axle differential! is overfilled. In individual cases, oil may then escape from the ventilation opening on the front axle differential.
After having drained the front axle transmission oil, repair the front axle differential or upon initial filling of a new replacement front axle 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.
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 off rant differential oil.
- Replace (1) screw plug.
Parts: Plug
- Tighten the oil filler plug (1).TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
Screw plug to front axle transmission M22
Replace screw plug with O-ring.tightening torque 60 Nm - Depending on the oil container, use the special tool 5 A51 084
(A) or (B) on the special tool 2 460 340
if necessary.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 to top up the oil.
- To top up a defined (measured) oil quantity, first fill hose (1) with oil. Connect adapter (2) to do this.
Top up oil level with the oil spray nozzle
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The training video provides a schematic view of the method for changing the rear axle differential oil using the oil spray nozzle special tool.
The training video does not replace the repair instructions.
The training video is not subject to the update service.
We can assume no liability for printing errors or inaccuracies in this service information and reserve the right to introduce technical modifications at anytime.Refer to:
multimedia:A supplement to the article is available. - Follow repair instructions!
- Release the oil filler plug (1).
- Fill the front axle transmission oil with the special tool 2 460 340
into the front axle transmission.TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION
Front axle transmission oil Filling capacity for front axle differential 175AL 600 ml TRANSMISSION OIL SPECIFICATIONHypoid Axle Oil G2 (up to 02/2020) 500 ml, Bottle 83222413511 TRANSMISSION OIL SPECIFICATIONHypoid Axle Oil G5 (from 03/2020) 500 ml, Bottle 83222471487 - Replace (1) screw plug.
Parts: Plug
- Tighten the oil filler plug (1).TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
Screw plug to front axle transmission M22
Replace screw plug with O-ring.tightening torque 60 Nm