33 11 271 Replacing Cover Gasket on Rear Differential (205AL/225AL) at Rear

33 11 271 Replacing cover gasket on rear differential (205AL / 225AL) at rear





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





Necessary preliminary tasks:
^ Catch or draw off differential oil
^ Remove rear axle final drive

Note:
Read and comply with document " Rear differential: Assignment to model series ".








Important!
To avoid leaks from the rear differential cover, do not use a paper gasket in cars with liquid gaskets!
To prevent the differential oil from foaming over, make sure that no remnants of the liquid gasket are pressed into the rear differential housing.





Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 33 11 1AZ.

Remove cover.

Installation:
If necessary, remove remnants of liquid gasket with scraper.

Clean sealing face on cover and rear differential.

Use Loctite 5970 liquid seal from BMW Parts Service.





After installation:
^ Add rear differential oil