27 00... Replenishing / changing transfer box oil (ATC 700)

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IMPORTANT: Use only the approved gear oil in the transfer box. See TRANSFER BOX - OPERATING FLUIDS .
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the transfer box!

NOTE: Only change the oil when the transfer box is at normal operating temperature.

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
If necessary, remove EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Remove heat shields.

Checking/correcting transfer box oil level:

Undo oil filler plug (1).

Check transfer box oil level.

If necessary, pour in gear oil up to lower edge of opening for oil filler plug (1).

Installation:

Tightening torque 27 00 11AZ .

Replace sealing ring.

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Filler Plug

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Changing transfer box oil:

Place oil collecting apparatus underneath.

Remove oil drain plug (1).

Drain and dispose of gear oil.

NOTE: Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations

Replace sealing ring, screw in oil drain plug (1) and tighten down.

Tightening torque 27 00 11AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Drain Plug

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Undo oil filler plug (1).

Pour in gear oil up to lower edge of opening for oil filler plug (1).

Tightening torque 27 00 11AZ .

Replace sealing ring.

Fig 3: Identifying Oil Filler Plug

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