33 11 271 Replacing Cover Gasket on Rear Differential (235L)

33 11 271 Replacing cover gasket on rear differential (235L)





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:
^ Drain and catch rear differential oil
^ Remove rear axle final drive

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque (M10x50) 33 11 1AZ.

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque (M10x25) 33 11 1AZ.





Remove cover.

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

Clean sealing face on cover and rear differential.

Installation note:
If a paper gasket was fitted, a paper gasket or liquid sealing compound can be used.

The liquid sealing compound can be found in

Main Group 33 in the Electronic Parts Catalogue.





After installation:
^ Add rear differential oil