33 11 271 Replacing rear cover gasket on rear axle final drive
RISK OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
To avoid leaks in the lid of the rear axle differential, do not use a paper gasket in vehicles with liquid gaskets!
To prevent the differential oil from foaming over, make sure that no traces of the liquid gasket are pressed into the housing.
Recycling:
Collect and dispose of escaping final drive oil.
Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Catch or draw off final drive oil.
- Remove REAR AXLE FINAL DRIVE .
168LW:
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 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 gasket can be used.
The liquid sealing compound can be found in 9.0 DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING FINAL DRIVE COVERS AND HOUSING .
188LW, 215LW:
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 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 gasket can be used.
The liquid sealing compound can be found in 9.0 DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING FINAL DRIVE COVERS AND HOUSING .
After installation:
- Add FINAL DRIVE OIL .