33 11 271 Replacing rear cover gasket on rear differential

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IMPORTANT: In event of oil loss, always check rear differential for traces of wear and damage.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Draw off/drain differential oil . See REAR AXLE - OPERATING FLUIDS . See 00 11... CHECKING/TOPPING UP OIL LEVEL IN REAR DIFFERENTIAL .
Remove rear differential

NOTE: See Rear differential: Assignment to model series .

Select rear differential:

168L
188L/188LW
215L/215LW
215 with lock

After installation:

Add rear differential oil . See REAR AXLE - OPERATING FLUIDS .