e39 M5 diff seals

[Patrick Bateman]

Do I require any other parts than the seals for this job?

http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=DE92&amp...

http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=DE92&amp...

Ideally I'd just need number 7 and two of 8 in the first diagram. Can anyone say from experience what else is required?

[RichardM5]

You should replace the dust cover plates too, they are not expensive.

[helix402]

Some diff oil to to top up, diff plugs or washers (can't remember if the washers are integral to the plugs), exhaust nuts/bolts in case they snap.

[Patrick Bateman]

Which ones on the diagram?

[helix402]

No 5 or 6 on the first picture depending on the age of the car. Older ones have a separate washer in the drain/fill plug, newer ones have a plug with built in washer. The easiest option is to fit the later plug/s with built in washer.

[ortontom]

make sure surfaces are clean i had mine redone due to poor first fit..