Check/add front axle transmission 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: RAISING THE VEHICLE WITH 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 FRONT LEFT WHEEL .
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 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 some cases, this may lead to emerging oil 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 450 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 off rant differential oil.
Replace (1) screw plug.
Parts: Plug

Tighten the oil filler plug (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

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

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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).

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Supplementing the oil level with the oil spray

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.
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errors or inaccuracies in this service information and reserve the right to introduce technical modifications at any time.

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Follow repair instructions!
Release the oil filler plug (1).
Fill the front axle transmission with front axle transmission oil,
Replace (1) screw plug.
Parts: Plug

Tighten the oil filler plug (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

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

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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 .