31 50... Changing front differential oil: Notes
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WARNING:
DANGER OF POISONING
if oil is ingested/absorbed through the skin!
RISK OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and 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!
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.