33 11 271 Replacing cover gasket on rear differential (235L)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 BMW 550i and 2008 BMW 550i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
IMPORTANT:
In event of oil loss, always check rear differential for traces of wear and damage. To avoid leaks from the rear differential cover, do not use a paper gasket in cars with liquid sealing compounds! To prevent the differential oil from foaming over, make sure that no traces of the liquid gasket are pressed into the housing.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Drain and catch rear differential oil. See 00 11 259 OIL CHANGE IN REAR DIFFERENTIAL INCL. USED OIL DISPOSAL .
- Remove rear axle final drive .
NOTE:
Read and comply with Rear differential: Assignment to model series .
Select rear differential:
- 188K
- 188L / 188LW
- 215K
- 215L / 215LW
- 215 with lock
After installation: Add rear differential oil. See 00 11 259 OIL CHANGE IN REAR DIFFERENTIAL INCL. USED OIL DISPOSAL .