Check/add 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.

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) .

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TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

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

Release the oil filler plug (1) with the standard tool (2) .
Standard tool: Pivoting extension 1/2 inch

Swivel extension 1/2 inch

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Swivel extension 1/2 inch

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 special tool 2 460 340 for topping up.
To top up a defined (measured) oil quantity, first fill hose (1) with oil. To do this, connect 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!

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

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) with the standard tool (2) .

Standard tool: Pivoting extension 1/2 inch

Swivel extension 1/2 inch

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Swivel extension 1/2 inch

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

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