Rear axle - check fluid level, adjust to correct level

AP35.10-T-3510CA

Rear axle - check fluid level, adjust to correct level

13.4.06

29.3.06

Note on modified differential assembly, added

Step 4

 Danger!

Risk of injury to skin and eyes caused by handling hot or glowing objects.

Wear safety gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses, if necessary.

AS00.00-Z-0002-01A

1

Clean the area around the oil filler opening

2

Unscrew oil filler screw (1)

 The vehicle must be horizontal and the oil in the rear axle must be at operating temperature for checking the oil level. Collect escaping oil in a suitable vessel.

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Check

3

Check oil level

 The oil must be at the bottom edge of the oil filler opening (arrow).

If there is a lack of oil, check the rear axle for leaks and if necessary eliminate the leaks found against a separate order.

4

Correct the oil level if necessary

 On rear axle 746.2 with sealed differential, observe change in oil quality otherwise damage to the differential assembly can occur.

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Differential of differential assembly modified

BT35.30-T-0008-01BC

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Sheet 235.0

BB00.40-P-0235-00A

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Sheet 235.20

BB00.40-P-0235-20A

5

Screw in oil filler screw (1).

 Replace oil filler screw (1).

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*BA35.10-N-1002-03D

Number

Designation

Rear axle 746.21 with air suspension

BA35.10-N-1002-03D

Oil filler plug

M24

Nm

100