33 11 271 Replacing cover gasket on rear axle final drive (205AL/225AL) at rear

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WARNING:

DANGER OF POISONING if oil is ingested/absorbed through the skin!

RISK OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!

IMPORTANT:

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

To avoid leaks from the rear differential cover, do not use a paper gasket in cars with liquid sealing compounds!

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Catch or draw off final drive oil.
Remove REAR AXLE FINAL DRIVE .

NOTE: Read and comply with REAR AXLE FINAL DRIVE: ASSIGNMENT TO MODEL SERIES .

IMPORTANT:

To avoid leaks from the rear axle final drive lid, do not use a paper gasket in vehicles with liquid sealing compounds!

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

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 33 11 1AZ .

Remove cover.

Installation note:

If necessary, remove remnants of liquid sealing compound with scraper.

Clean sealing face on cover and rear differential.

Use Loctite 5970 liquid seal from BMW Parts Department.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Axle Final Drive Cover Gasket Screws

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

After installation:

Add FINAL DRIVE OIL .