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399035 Checking and topping up oil for final drive (with transmission oil)


WM 399035 Checking and topping up oil for final drive (with transmission oil)

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Overview of oil for final drive






Preliminary work

1. Raise the vehicle at the prescribed jacking points.
=> 4X00IN01 Lifting the vehicle
2. Remove underbody panelling.
=> 519419 Removing and installing rear trim - Removing
3. Place oil collection pan under the transmission.

Checking and topping up oil for final drive

WARNING

Hot fluid

- Danger of scalding

-> Let the fluid cool down.
-> Wear personal protective gear.

1. Unscrew oil filler screw for final drive.





Oil filler screw for final drive

Unscrew oil filler screw for final drive -1-.
1.1. If oil runs out, the oil level in the transmission is OK.
1.2. If no oil emerges, use the ATF filling device for filling transmission Nr.161 to top up with oil until oil emerges at the oil filler opening.
2. Screw in and tighten new oil filler screw for final drive -1-.
=> Tightening torque: 35 Nm (26 ftlb.)+/-3 Nm (+/-2 ftlb.)

Subsequent work

1. Fit underbody panels. => 519419 Removing and installing rear trim - installing
2. Lower the vehicle.