The official word is "yes you can" thanks Q7 for finding that gem. I have a rubber pad on my jack but it is so flat i like to put a piece of wood on top that will crush into a perfect mate with the differential in this case. Also the lift point in the front is so flush I put a block of wood to go up inside so the Jack doesn't push on the aluminum plate. Using wood vs. metal allows it to conform to the angle and makes a very even pressure. I've been wanting to get a hockey puck and cut it down so I wouldn't have to find a fresh piece of wood.

__________________
2011 E70 • N55 (me)
2012 E70 • N63 (wife)