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Oil change in rear differential incl. used oil
disposal

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 differential, it is essential
to use only approved transmission oils in the rear differential.

Note:

The oil does not need to be changed in rear differentials carrying
the "Life-Time-Oil" sticker.

Only change oil when rear differential is at normal operating
temperature.

Recycling:

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations

Undo oil filler plug (1).

Drain and dispose of differential oil.

Add differential oil up to lower edge of opening for oil filler
plug (1); if necessary, refer to  Technical Data for necessary fill
quantity.

Installation:

Replace oil filler plug (1) with O-ring.

Tightening torque  33 11 2AZ

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RA  Oil change in rear differential incl. used oil disposal

BMW AG - TIS

05.02.2013  05:23

Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued

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