Topping up/checking front axle 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: 00... RAISE THE VEHICLE USING A VEHICLE LIFT .

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Driving without thrust field is not permissible.

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT SPOILER .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT UNDERSHIELD .
Refer to REMOVING THRUST FIELD .

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 differential oil.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
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.

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 schematically shows the method for changing the oil in the rear axle differential using the oil sprayer special tool.
The training video is not a replacement for 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 any time.

Follow repair instructions!

Use a standard tool (1) for releasing and tightening the oil filler plug.
Standard tool: Pivoting extension 1/2 inch

Swivel extension 1/2 inch

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Swivel extension 1/2 inch
Release the oil filler plug (1).

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Check

Check front axle differential oil level.

Result

» The front axle differential oil level is below the lower edge of the opening for the screw plug.

Measure

Top up the front axle differential oil.

Fill front axle differential oil with the special tool 2 460 340 up to the lower edge of the opening for the screw plug.

TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION

Front axle differential oil: Overview of filling capacity (total)
Front axle differential (170AL)		600 ml

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Replace (1) screw plug.
Parts: Plug

Tighten the oil filler plug (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Screw plug to front axle differential
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 LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT UNDERSHIELD .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT SPOILER .