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Replacing rear cover gasket on rear
differential (168L)

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 (M10x60) 33 11 1AZ

.

Unscrew screws (2).

Tightening torque (M10x25) 33 11 1AZ

.

Remove cover.

If necessary, remove remnants of liquid gasket with scraper.

Clean sealing face on cover and rear differential.

Installation:

If a paper gasket was fitted, a paper or liquid gasket can be used.

The liquid gasket can be found in Main Group 33 in the
Electronic Parts Catalogue.

RA  Replacing rear cover gasket on rear differential (168L)

BMW AG - TIS

22.01.2013  05:32

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