BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Checking/topping up oil level in rear differential
WARNING: DANGER OF POISONING if oil is ingested/absorbed through the skin! RISK OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage! To avoid serious damage to the rear axle differential, it is essential to use only approved transmission oils in the rear axle 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.
Replacing radial shaft seal for input flange of rear axle differential
Special tools required:
33 5 050
33 5 070
33 5 060
00 5 010
33 5 080
33 0 150
IMPORTANT:
Use only approved gearbox oils.
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BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Front axle repair instructions: Mobile table lift
WARNING: Danger of injury!
Before beginning work, position table lift with the lower frame securely on the
floor.
Danger area around mechanism below platform.
Do not reach into or step into the danger area.
Note permissible bearing capacity of table lift.
Mount load centra ...