1 | Drain screw |
2 | Filling screw |
S35.31-4526-01
Danger | Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. | Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. | |
Caution | Risk of injury to skin and eyes due to handling of transmission oil. Health risk caused by swallowing transmission oil | Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses. | |
Topical note | Special instructions for lifting and supporting vehicle | ||
Draining | |||
1 | Lift vehicle on vehicle lift | ||
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2 | Clean area around drain screw (1) and filling screw (2) | ||
3 | Remove oil filler screw (2) | ||
4 | Remove drain screw (1) and completely drain off gear oil | To do so, place a suitable receptacle under drain screw (1). | |
5 | Screw in drain screw (1) | Replace the sealing ring and make sure that it is seated correctly. Oil thread slightly. | |
Drain screw to rear axle differential | |||
Filling | |||
6 | Fill with transmission oil | | |
Do not add up to lower edge of filler opening. | |||
Rear axle (synthetic oil) | |||
7 | Apply thread locking adhesive to filling screw (2) | To do so, clean filling screw (2). | |
Thread locking adhesive, Loctite 241 | |||
8 | Screw in filler screw (2) | Oil filler screw of rear axle differential | |
9 | Lower vehicle with lifting platform | ||
10 | Confirm conducted operations in maintenance booklet or in Digital Service Booklet (DSB) |