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

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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!
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
To avoid serious damage to the rear axle differential, it is essential to use only APPROVED OIL in the rear axle 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) with O-ring.

Tightening torque: see 2AZ in 33 11 REAR DIFFERENTIAL CASE WITH COVER

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Filler Plug
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