Assembly Overview Of Rear Axle Differential

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Fig 1: Rear Axle Differential Components Location With Torque Specification

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Assembly overview of rear axle differential

1	Rear axle differential
2	Vibration balancer (only on diesel models)
3	Screws on vibration balancer/rear axle differential > Tightening torque 15 Nm (11 ftlb.)
4	Screws on rear axle differential/rear axle > Initial tightening 60 Nm (44 ftlb.) > Torque angle 90°
5	Heat shield on rear axle differential
6	Screws for heat shield on rear axle differential > Tightening torque 6 Nm (4.5 ftlb.)
7	Screws for servo motor for rear-differential lock (for allocation, see Parts Information) > Tightening torque 8 Nm (6 ftlb.)
8	Servo motor for rear-differential lock

Fig 2: Oil Filler Screw And Oil Drain Plug On Rear Axle Differential Components Location With Torque Specification

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Oil filler screw and oil drain plug on rear axle differential

1	Oil filler screw > Tightening torque 35 Nm (26 ftlb.)
2	Oil drain plug > Tightening torque 35 Nm (26 ftlb.)