33 11 Rear Differential Case with Cover
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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - REAR DIFFERENTIAL CASE WITH COVER
| Type | Thread | Tightening specification | Measure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Case Covers TRANSMISSION ALLOCATION | E81/E82/E84/E87/E88/E90/E91/E92/E93 | M10 10.9 |
168L 188L 188LW |
55 Nm |
| E81/E82/E87/E88/E90/E91/E92/E93 | M10 10.9 |
215L 215LW |
90 Nm | |
| E92 | M10 10.9 |
215 with lock | 60 Nm | |
| 2AZ Oil filler plug with O-ring | E81/E82/E84/E87/E88/E90/E91/E92/E93/except S65 | M22 | Replace oil filler plug with O-ring | 60 Nm |
| 3AZ Oil filler and drain plugs with O-ring | S65 | M22 | Replace oil filler and drain plugs with O-ring | 60 Nm |
| 4AZ Side cover to housing | S65 | M8 | Tighten down screws in crosswise sequence | 21.7 Nm |