00 11 259 Oil change in rear differential incl. used oil disposal
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IMPORTANT:
Risk of damage!
To avoid serious damage to the rear differential, it is essential to use only Approved Transmission Oils in the differential.
NOTE:
The oil does not
need to be changed in rear differentials carrying the "Life-Time-Oil" sticker.
Only change oil when rear differential is at normal operating temperature.
Recycling:
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations
Undo oil filler plug (1).
Drain and dispose of differential oil.
Add differential oil up to lower edge of opening for oil filler plug (1); if necessary, refer to TECHNICAL DATA for necessary fill quantity.
Installation:
Replace oil filler plug (1).
For tightening torque refer to 33 11 2AZ in 33 11 REAR DIFFERENTIAL CASE WITH COVER .