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Differential - Final Drive Units Exchange

87bmw07

GROUP 33 Rear Axle
Bulletin Number 33 05 87 (1521) Page 1 of 1
Montvale, NJ November 1987 Technical Dept.
SUBJECT: Exchange Final Drive Units

MODELS: All (with electronic speedometer)

Situation: As of 9/87, all exchange final drive units no longer have a speedometer transmitter installed.

When installing an exchange final drive, remove the speedometer transmitter from the unit being replaced, and transfer it to the replacement final drive. Be sure to use a new sealing ring to ensure a leak-free installation (refer to valid parts microfiche).

The sealing plug supplied with the exchange unit must be installed in the replaced unit being returned for core credit.