Oil drain plug present
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Place oil collecting apparatus underneath.
Open plug (1).
Drain and dispose of differential oil.
Replace sealing ring or screw plug.
Tightening torque, see 33 11 3AZ in 33 11 REAR DIFFERENTIAL CASE WITH COVER (with sealing ring).
Tightening torque, see 33 11 9AZ in 33 11 REAR DIFFERENTIAL CASE WITH COVER (with O-ring).
Open plug (2).
Add rear differential oil up to lower edge of opening for screw plug (2); if necessary, refer to REAR AXLE - TECHNICAL DATA
Replace sealing ring or screw plug.
Tightening torque, see 33 11 3AZ in 33 11 REAR DIFFERENTIAL CASE WITH COVER (with sealing ring).
Tightening torque, see 33 11 9AZ in 33 11 REAR DIFFERENTIAL CASE WITH COVER (with O-ring).