Topping up the front axle transmission oil

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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 600 ml of oil.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Use the special tool 0 493 337 (00 2 080) for filling up the front axle oil.

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Release the oil filler plug (1).

Fill the front axle transmission with front axle transmission oil.

TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION

Front axle transmission oil
Front axle transmission filling capacity		600 ml

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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

Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE LEFT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to ATTACHING THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL .