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00 11... Checking/topping up oil level in rear differential

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

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 Fill Plug
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