Drivetrain - Differential Cover Sealant

Drivetrain - Differential Cover Sealant

SI B 33 03 08

Rear Axle

April 2008

Technical Service

SUBJECT

Differential Cover Sealer

MODEL

All models

INFORMATION

Resealing the differential cover requires a liquid sealer as per Repair Instruction RA 33 11 ... Replacing rear cover gasket on rear deferential. The

Repair Instruction advises the technician to refer to the EPC for the correct sealer; however, this material is not available via the BMW parts

distribution system. It is recommended that the Loctite Sealer 5970 be used to perform these repairs; when needed, it must be ordered via telephone

from the following vendor.

PARTS INFORMATION

Applied Industrial Technologies

Telephone: 517-787-2414

Payment Type: MasterCard or Visa

Order item number 39246 (Loctite 5970 300ml)

Material cost: $35.48 plus $9.77 for shipping and handling

Note:

One 300ml tube will be needed per vehicle. An unopened tube of sealer has a shelf life of 6 months, and it is recommended that the sealer be

ordered on a case-by-case basis only.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

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