Replacing rear cover gasket on rear axle final drive

WARNING: Danger of poisoning if oil is ingested/absorbed through the skin!
Risk of injury if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!

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

To avoid leaks on the lid of the rear axle differential, do not use a paper gasket in vehicles with liquid sealing compound!

To prevent the rear axle differential oil from foaming over, make sure that no traces of the liquid sealing compound are pressed into the housing.

Recycling:

Collect and dispose of escaping final drive oil. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

168LW:

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 33 11 1AZ .

Remove cover.

If necessary, remove remnants of liquid sealing compound with a 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 applicable BMW parts catalogue.

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

188LW, 215LW: