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

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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:

Use only approved OIL .

Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to 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 33 11 2AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Filler Plug
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