33 11 271 Replacing rear cover gasket on rear differential
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IMPORTANT:
In event of oil loss, always check rear differential for traces of wear and damage.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Drain and catch or draw off rear differential oil
- Remove Rear Differential
NOTE:
Read and comply with document Rear differential: Assignment To Model Series
.
Select rear differential:
- 188L / 188LW
- 215K
- 215 with lock
After installation:
- Add rear differential oil . See OPERATING FLUIDS - REAR AXLE .