00 00... Changing differential oil

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Change oil with rear axle differential at normal operating temperature.

Final drive oil, refer to Maintenance. For filling quantity, refer to ENGINE - TECHNICAL DATA .

Unscrew drain plug (2), clean and reinstall.

Fig 1: Identifying Plugs

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Unscrew the filler screw plug (1).

Pour in differential oil until overflowing. Install filler screw plug (1).

Installation:

Tightening Torque, refer to ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .