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33 11 271 Replacing Rear Cover Gasket on Rear Differential

33 11 271 Replacing rear cover gasket on rear differential





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
^ Remove rear axle final drive

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





Select rear differential:
- 188K
- 188L / 188LW
- 215L / 215LW (with increased trailer weight)





After installation:
^ Add rear differential oil