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FINAL DRIVE

ADJUSTMENTS

51-1

FINAL DRIVE

ADJUSTMENTS

Rear differential - drain and refill 

$% 51.25.02

Drain

1. Raise vehicle on lift.
2. Position container to catch spillage.
3. Clean area surrounding drain and level plugs.

4. Remove drain plug, discard sealing washer and 

allow oil to drain.

Refill

1. Clean drain plug, fit new sealing washer and 

tighten plug to 65 Nm (48 lbf.ft).

2. Remove filler/level plug and discard sealing 

washer.

3. Fill axle using recommended lubricant until a 

thread of oil runs from level/filler plug. Allow 
time for lubricant to find common level.
 

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 CAPACITIES, FLUIDS, 

LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS, 
Lubrication.

4. Fit new sealing washer and tighten filler/level 

plug to 65 Nm (48 lbf.ft).

5. Lower vehicle on lift.

M51 0118

M51 0119

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