33 11 271 Replacing cover gasket on rear axle final drive at rear (235L): Notes
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WARNING:
DANGER OF POISONING
if oil is ingested/absorbed through the skin!
DANGER OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
DANGER OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
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 final differential oil.
- Remove REAR AXLE FINAL DRIVE .
NOTE:
Read and comply with REAR AXLE FINAL DRIVE: ASSIGNMENT TO MODEL SERIES .
Release screw (1).
Tightening torque (M10x50) 33 11 1AZ
Unfasten screws (2).
Tightening torque (M10x25) 33 11 1AZ
Remove cover.
If necessary, remove remnants of liquid sealing compound with scraper.
Clean sealing face on cover and rear differential.
Installation note:
If a paper gasket was fitted, a paper gasket or liquid sealing compound can be used.
The liquid sealing compound can be found in Main Group 33 in the Electronic Parts Catalogue.