Drivetrain - New Rear Axle Fluid Requirements

SI B33 02 11
Rear Axle

July 2011
Technical Service

SUBJECT
Rear Axle Differential (Final Drive) - New Operating Fluid Requirement

MODEL
E82 (M Coupe) with the N54T engine
E90, E92 and E93 (M3) with the S65 engine

SITUATION

New operation fluid requirement when changing rear axle differential oil

PROCEDURE

Maintenance Services

Starting with the 1,200 mile service (Service - running-in check) and all required fluid replacements that follow (Service - rear axle differential), only use the specially formulated rear differential oil, BMW part number 83 22 2 282 583, for the E90, E92 and E93 (M3) with the S65 engine and the E82 (M Coupe) with the N54T engine.

New Vehicle Preparation and Maintenance Requirements - Information by Model Year

E9x with the S65 engine, refer to SI B00 01 07.

E82 with the N54T engine, refer to SI B00 01 10.

Rear Axle Differential (Final Drive) Repairs

Replacement differentials require an initial fill and a 1,200 mile run-in oil change with the new operating fluid; also refer to SI B00 06 10.





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