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Check/change of oil in the differential clutch

Check/change of oil in the differential clutch

Warning

The hydraulic pressure in the differential clutch is very high. Wait for at least 10 minutes before removing any parts from the differential clutch.


Check


1. Let the engine idle for 60 seconds, in order for the oil to distribute. Switch off the engine.

Important

It is very important to observe maximum cleanliness when working on the differential clutch. Dirt particles can seriously damage the function and service life of the differential clutch.


2. Raise the car.

3. Remove the level plug (A).


4. Fill with oil up to the edge, use a clean funnel and hose, see Fluid capacity and grade of fluid .

5. Fit the level plug (A).

Tightening torque: 14 Nm (10.3 lbf ft)


6. Lower the car to the floor.


Service


1. Raise the car.

Important

It is very important to observe maximum cleanliness when working on the differential clutch. Dirt particles can seriously damage the function and service life of the differential clutch.


2. Remove the level plug (A).


3. Drain out 1.5 dl of oil using suitable oil drainage equipment.

4. Fill with oil up to the edge (approx 1.5 dl), use a clean funnel and hose, see Fluid capacity and grade of fluid .

5. Fit the level plug (A).

Tightening torque: 14 Nm (10.3 lbf ft)


6. Lower the car to the floor.


Replacement


1. Raise the car.

Important

It is very important to observe maximum cleanliness when working on the differential clutch. Dirt particles can seriously damage the function and service life of the differential clutch.


2. Remove the cover on the differential clutch according to Cover, differential clutch, replacement and drain the oil.

3. Fit the cover with a new gasket.

4. Remove the ventilation hose from the ventilation nipple remove the nipple (A). Fill with 350 ml of oil through the hole for the ventilation nipple. Use a clean funnel and hose, alternatively a clean syringe. Connect a plastic hose 5 x 8 mm through the hole.


5. Fit the ventilation nipple (A) and ventilation hose to the nipple.

6. Lower the car to the floor.

7. Let the engine idle for 60 seconds, in order for the oil to distribute. Switch off the engine.

8. Raise the car.

9. Remove the level plug (A).


10. Check the oil level and top up the oil if necessary.

11. Fit the level plug (A).

Tightening torque: 14 Nm (10.3 lbf ft)

12. Lower the car to the floor.


For information about specifications and volumes, see Oil grades and oil volume

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