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31 50... Changing front differential oil: Notes

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: Use only the approved front axle oil in the front axle differential. See FRONT AXLE - OPERATING FLUIDS
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the front axle differential!
NOTE: Only change oil when front axle differential is at normal operating temperature.