33 11 271 Replacing cover gasket on rear axle final drive (205AL/225AL) at rear
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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.
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
- Catch or draw off final drive oil.
- Remove REAR AXLE FINAL DRIVE.
- Remove VIBRATION ABSORBER on holder/housing cover. (diesel engine cars)
NOTE:
Read and comply with REAR AXLE FINAL DRIVE: ASSIGNMENT TO MODEL SERIES.
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 33 11 1AZ .
Remove cover.
Installation note:
If necessary, remove remnants of liquid sealing compound with scraper.
Clean sealing face on cover and rear differential.
Use Loctite 5970 liquid seal from BMW Parts Department.
After installation
- Add FINAL DRIVE OIL.