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00 00 ... Changing oil in transfer box (NV125/LWX500)

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Change oil with transfer box at normal operating temperature.

IMPORTANT: Use only the approved gear oil in the transfer box. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the transfer box!

Drain off oil.

Undo filler plug (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Transfer Box Filler Plug
G00403212Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Tightening torque, 33 N.m.

Top up oil up to lower edge of filler plug.