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:

Draw off or drain and catch rear differential oil
Remove rear differential

Select rear differential:

188K
188L / 188LW
215K
215L / 215LW
215 with lock

After installation:

Add rear differential oil