00 00... Changing front axle differential oil
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Change oil with manual transmission at normal operating temperature.
CAUTION:
Use only the approved gear oil in the front axle differential.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the differential!
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the differential!
Drain oil from front axle differential.
Undo filler plug (1).
Installation:
Tightening torque, see TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Replace sealing ring.
Top up oil up to lower edge of filler plug.