Version A: Draining and topping up the front axle transmission oil

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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.

Place oil collecting apparatus underneath.
Release oil drain plug (1).
Drain and dispose of front differential oil.
Replace (1) screw plug.
Parts: Plug

Tighten oil drain plug (1).

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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

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

Use special tool 2 414 636 with special tool (1) to release and tighten the oil drain plug.
Standard tool: Open-ring insertion tool

Open-ring insertion tool

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Open-ring insertion tool SW14
Release oil drain plug (1) with special tool 2 414 636

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Fill the front axle transmission oil with the special tool 2 460 340 into the front axle transmission.

TECHNICAL DATA DESCRIPTION

Front axle transmission oil
	Front axle transmission capacity	450 ml

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Replace (1) screw plug.
Parts: Plug

Tighten the oil drain plug (1) with the special tool 2 414 636 .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

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

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