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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 .

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Differential Oil Filler Plug
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