Check/top up oil level in the rear axle differential
CAUTION:
Materials harmful to health.
Danger to health through contact with health-endangering cloths!
Danger to health through contact with health-endangering cloths!
- Observe and uphold safety instructions on the containers and the notices on the safety data sheets of the manufacturers.
- Conduct all work in appropriate personal protective equipment only.
CAUTION:
Acid combustions may result from skin contact with oil or inhaling oil vapors.
Risk of acid burns from contact with oil!
Risk of acid burns from contact with oil!
- Wear safety goggles and hand protection.
- Ensure adequate ventilation.
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE. Damage to rear axle differential. Failure to comply with the oil specifications can result in serious damage to the rear axle differential.
- Only use approved TRANSMISSION OIL. in the rear axle differential.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Supplement the rear differential fluid change/oil level with oil gun
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
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- Follow repair instructions!
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
With the predefined filling capacity, it is imperative to take into account the filling capacity in the hose of the special tool.
With the predefined filling capacity, it is imperative to take into account the filling capacity in the hose of the special tool.
- Use special tool 2 460 340
to top up the rear differential fluid.
- Open the oil filler plug (1).
- Check oil level:
The oil level at the rear axle differential has been adjusted correctly once a small quantity of oil leaks from the opening of the oil filler plug.
If necessary, top up final drive transmission oil.
TECHNICAL DATA - REAR DIFFERENTIAL FLUID SPECIFICATION
| Rear differential fluid: Filling capacity overview (all) | |
|---|---|
| 168LW | 0.75 L |
| 190AL | 0.8 L |
| 205AL | 0.8 L |
| 215LW | 0.9 L |
| 215LWS | 1.0 L |
| 225AL | 0.9 L |
| 225ALS | 1.0 L |
| 225M | 1.0 L |
| 235LK | 1.2 L |
- Replace the oil filler plug (1).
Parts: Oil filler plug
- Screw in and tighten the oil filler plug (1).
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
| Rear differential fluid filler plug | ||
|---|---|---|
| M22 Replace the oil filler plug. | Tightening torque | 60 Nm |