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Checking the level / changing the oil in the rear axle gearbox (BMW 3 Series E46)

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When performing maintenance, it is not necessary to change the oil. It is only necessary to check the tightness of the gearbox.

1. Before changing the oil, the manual transmission must be warmed up to the temperature of the palm of your hand, for which drive the car for 15 minutes.

The operation of lifting and installing the vehicle on stands is associated with danger! Therefore, before carrying out the operation, read the Section Jacking and towing


2. Place the vehicle horizontally on stands.

2. Place the vehicle horizontally on stands.


3. Unscrew the oil filler plug "1" with a 10 mm or 12 mm socket wrench. If some oil flows out, the oil level is normal and the gearbox is sealed. Otherwise, check with your finger whether the oil level reaches the lower edge of the hole.

4. Place a container under the gearbox. Unscrew the drain plug "2" and drain the oil.

Oil sales points accept a certain amount of used oil free of charge. Therefore, when buying new oil, keep the receipt and canister for the possibility of handing in the used oil! Protect the environment, under no circumstances pour out used oil or dispose of it together with household waste.




5. The drain plug is magnetic so that metal shavings that get into the gearbox are attracted to it. Wipe the shavings off the plug. Then tighten the plug with a new aluminum gasket A22 x 27 to a torque of 50 N·m.

6. Fill the gearbox with oil. The type and volume of oil are given in Specifications.

Gearbox oil has a high viscosity, so do not pour too much oil at once. Wait for a while and place a container underneath to collect excess oil.


7. Tighten the filler cap with a new aluminum gasket A22 x 27 as shown in Specifications moment.

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