Necessary preliminary tasks
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- Drain and catch or draw off REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL .
- Remove REAR AXLE FINAL DRIVE .
NOTE:
Read and comply with document "REAR DIFFERENTIAL: ASSIGNMENT TO MODEL SERIES ".
Select rear differential:
- 188K
- 188L / 188LW
- 215L / 215LW (with increased trailer weight)