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Checking/topping up oil level in rear
differential

Important!

Risk of damage!

To avoid serious damage to the rear differential, it is essential
to use only approved gear oils in the 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:

A)  Oil filler plug with sealing ring:

Replace sealing ring (1).

Tightening torque: 33 11 3AZ

.

B)  Oil filler plug with O-ring:

Replace oil filler plug (2).

Tightening torque: 33 11 9AZ

.

RA  Checking/topping up oil level in rear differential

BMW AG - TIS

19.01.2013  10:26

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