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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2011128I CONVERTIBLE (E88) L6-3.0L (N51)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINDIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLYSERVICE AND REPAIRPROCEDURES00 11 ... CHECKING/TOPPING UP OIL LEVEL IN REAR AXLE FINAL DRIVE
2011 BMW 128i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L (N51)

00 11 ... Checking/Topping Up Oil Level In Rear Axle Final Drive

2011 BMW 128i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L (N51)SECTION 00 11 ... Checking/Topping Up Oil Level In Rear Axle Final Drive


00 11 ... Checking/topping Up Oil Level In Rear Axle Final Drive







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.


NOTE: The oil does not need to be changed in rear axle final drives carrying the "Life-Time-Oil" sticker.







Check/top up final drive oil.

Open plug (1).

Pour in final drive up to lower edge of opening for screw plug (1).

Replace screw plug (1).

Tightening torque 33 11 2AZ.





RENDER: 1.0x

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