Check/top up oil level in the rear differential

CAUTION: Contact with hazardous substances .
Health impairment .

Note and comply with the Safety Instructions on the containers and the instructions on the manufacturer's safety data sheet.
Conduct all work in appropriate personal protective equipment only.

CAUTION: Acid combustions may result from skin contact with oil or inhaling oil vapors .
Risk of acid bums from contact with oil!

Wear safety goggles and hand protection.
Ensure adequate ventilation.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to rear differential .
Failure to comply with the oil specifications can result in serious damage to the rear differential .

Only use approved oil in the rear differential.

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).
Supplement the rear differential fluid change/oil level with oil gun

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The training video schematically shows the method for changing the oil in the rear differential using the oil sprayer special tool.
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Follow repair instructions!
Open the oil filler plug (1).

Check oil level.

The oil level at the rear differential has been adjusted correctly once a small quantity of oil leaks from the opening of the oil filler plug.

If necessary, top up final drive transmission oil.

TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION

Rear differential fluid: Filling capacity overview (all)
	168LW	0.75 I
	190AL	0.8 I
	205AL	0.8 I
	215LW	0.9 I
	215LWS	1.0 I
	225AL	0.9 I
	225ALS	1.0 I
	225M	1.0 I
	235LK	1.2 I

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Replace the oil filler plug (1).
Parts: Oil filler plug

Screw in and tighten the oil filler plug (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Rear differential fluid filler plug
M22 Replace the oil filler plug.	tightening torque	60 Nm