27 10 020 Installing exchange transfer box (ATC 35L)

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Special tools required:

22 1 044
22 1 046
33 4 460

IMPORTANT: Before and after replacement, execute the "Repair" service function with the BMW diagnosis system.

Recycling:

Catch and dispose of escaping transmission oil.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Drain GEAR OIL at oil drain plug. Tightening torque 27 10 2AZ .
Remove TRANSFER BOX .

Remount the following parts:

Covers and protective caps
Drive shaft transportation retainer
Tank ventilation line of transfer box
Holder for exhaust system on transmission cross-member

Bolt special tool 22 1 044 to transfer box.

Insert special tool 22 1 046 with bolt into recesses of rubber mount.

Mount new rubber mount with special tool 33 4 460.

Installation note:

Pay attention to installation position of rubber mount.

Coat housing bore and rubber mount with Circolight.

Fig 1: Inserting Special Tool 22 1 046 With Bolt Into Rubber Mount Recesses

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IMPORTANT: After completing repair work, check transmission oil level and top up if necessary.
Undo oil filler plug (1).
Tightening torque 27 10 2AZ .
Check oil level.
Pour in transmission oil up to lower edge of opening for oil filler plug (1).
Use only the approved TRANSMISSION OIL .

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Filler Plug

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Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the transfer box!

After replacement:

Repair service function CARRY OUT PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .