00 11... Checking/topping up oil level in rear axle final drive
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WARNING:
DANGER OF POISONING if oil is ingested/absorbed through the skin!
RISK OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
RISK OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
IMPORTANT:
Risk of damage!
To avoid serious damage to the rear axle differential, it is essential to use only approved transmission oils. See REAR AXLE - OPERATING FLUIDS in the rear axle differential.
To avoid serious damage to the rear axle differential, it is essential to use only approved transmission oils. See REAR AXLE - OPERATING FLUIDS in the rear axle differential.
NOTE:
The oil does not need to be changed in rear axle final drives carrying the "Life Time Oil" sticker.
Check/top up final drive oil.
Open plug (1).
Pour in final drive up to lower edge of opening for screw plug (1).
Replace screw plug (1).
Tightening torque 33 11 2AZ .