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.
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Final drive with cover: Replacing radial shaft seal for input flange of rear axle differential
Special tools required:
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IMPORTANT:
Use only approved gearbox oils.
Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the rear axle final drive!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove PROPELLER S ...