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



00 11 ... Checking/topping Up Oil Level In Rear Axle Final Drive (M3, M Coupe)







WARNING:
Risk of burning.
Risk of burning on exhaust system.

IMPORTANT:
Risk of damage.
To avoid serious damage to the rear axle final drive, it is essential to use only approved gearbox oils in the rear axle final drive.







Undo oil filler plug (1).
Tightening torque 33 11 3AZ.
Check oil level.
If necessary, pour in final drive oil up to lower edge of opening for oil filler plug (1).

Installation note:
Replace oil filler plug.