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, see 00 11 259 Oil change in rear differential incl. used oil disposal .
- Remove stabilizer from rear axle carrier, see 33 55 000 Removing and installing/replacing rear stabilizer .
- Lower rear differential; if necessary, press to one side (do not remove output shafts), see 33 10 010 Removing and installing/replacing rear differential .
NOTE:
Read and comply with document "Rear differential: Assignment to model series".
Select rear differential:
- 168K
- 188K
- 188L
- 215K
After installation:
- Add rear differential oil.