Draining front axle transmission oil
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WARNING:
Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly.
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: RAISING THE VEHICLE WITH A VEHICLE LIFT .
WARNING:
Hot surfaces.
Risk of burning!
Risk of burning!
- Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.
CAUTION:
Materials harmful to health.
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 UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE RIGHT .
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 axle transmission | ||
| M22 Replace screw plug with O-ring. | Tightening torque | 60 Nm |