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Front Differential Service (4x4 only)

Drivetrainintermediate60 minutes

OM642 V6 Sprinter (NCV3 4x4 2007-2018 & W907 4x4 2019-2022)

Drain and refill the front axle differential on 4x4 OM642 NCV3 Sprinters. Often-skipped service that prevents pinion bearing failure.

Labor time
60 minutes
Difficulty
intermediate
System
Drivetrain
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