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0011... Checking/topping up oil level in rear differential

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
To avoid serious damage to the rear axle differential, it is essential to use only approved transmission oils in the rear axle differential. See REAR AXLE - OPERATING FLUIDS .

Undo oil filler plug (1).

Check oil level.

If necessary, pour in rear differential oil up to lower edge of opening for oil filler plug (1).

Installation: 

Replace oil filler plug (1).

Tightening torque 33 11 2AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Axle Oil Filler Plug
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