27 00 ... Replenishing /Changing Transfer Case Oil (ATC 700)
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
IMPORTANT:
Use only the approved gear oil in the transfer case.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the transfer case!
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the transfer case!
NOTE:
Only change the oil when the transfer case is at normal operating temperature.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove underbody protection. See 51 47 491 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION
- If necessary, remove exhaust system
- Remove heat shields
Checking/correcting transfer case oil level:
Undo oil filler plug (1).
Check transfer case oil level.
If necessary, pour in gear oil up to lower edge of opening for oil filler plug (1).
Installation:
Tightening torque 27 00 11AZ, see TRANSFER BOX IN GENERAL .
Replace sealing ring.
Changing transfer case oil:
Place oil collecting apparatus underneath.
Remove oil drain plug (1).
Drain and dispose of gear oil.
NOTE:
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations Replace sealing ring, screw in oil drain plug (1) and tighten down.
Tightening torque 27 00 11AZ, see TRANSFER BOX IN GENERAL .
Undo oil filler plug (1).
Pour in gear oil up to lower edge of opening for oil filler plug (1).
Tightening torque 27 00 11AZ, see TRANSFER BOX IN GENERAL .
Replace sealing ring.