BMW X5: Checking/Topping Up Oil Level In Rear Differential
WARNING: See DANGER OF POISONING IF OIL IS INGESTED/ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN and 00 RISK OF INJURY IF OIL COMES INTO CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN.
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
To avoid serious damage to the rear differential, it is essential to use only approved transmission oils in the rear differential.
Undo oil filler plug (1).
Check oil level.
If necessary, pour in rear differential oil up to lower edge of opening for oil filler plug (1).
Installation:
Replace oil filler plug (1) with O-ring.
Tightening torque.
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Fig. 14: Identifying Oil Filler Plug
OIL CHANGE IN REAR DIFFERENTIAL INCL. USED OIL DISPOSAL
WARNING: See DANGER OF POISONING IF OIL IS INGESTED/ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN and 00 RISK OF INJURY IF OIL COMES INTO CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN.
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage! To avoid serious damage to the rear differential, it is essential to use only approved transmission oils in the rear differential.
NOTE: The oil does not need to be changed in rear differentials carrying the "Life-Time-Oil" sticker.
Only change oil when rear differential is at normal operating temperature.
Recycling:
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations Undo oil filler plug (1).
Drain and dispose of differential oil.
Add differential oil up to lower edge of opening for oil filler plug (1); if necessary, refill oil.
Installation:
Replace oil filler plug (1) with O-ring.
Tightening torque.
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Fig. 15: Identifying Oil Filler Plug
REAR DIFFERENTIAL: ASSIGNMENT TO MODEL SERIES
REAR DIFFERENTIAL ASSIGNMENT
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