27 10 010 Removing and installing transfer case: Notes

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

IMPORTANT:

After completion of work, check GEARBOX OIL LEVEL and top up if necessary.

Use only the APPROVED GEARBOX OIL . Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the transfer case!

Special tools required :

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23 4 050

Necessary preliminary tasks :

Disconnect negative battery cable.
Remove RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT .
Unlock the parking lock.
Remove PROPELLER SHAFT .
Remove STARTER MOTOR .
Remove INTERMEDIATE SHAFT WITH SUPPORT TUBE .
Remove HOLDER WITH RUBBER MOUNT .
Support transmission with lifter.

Release screws (1).

Remove the heat shield.

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Release screws (1).

Remove the transfer case.

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IMPORTANT: If the intermediate shaft (1) catches on the transfer case, replace the intermediate shaft (1) and radial shaft seal in the AT or manually insert a new intermediate shaft on the output of the AT. See the following instructions.

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If necessary, insert the intermediate shaft (1) onto the AT output and renew the radial shaft seal.

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Evenly coat the inside of the output flange with approximately 5g grease.

Grease: Lubricating grease Optitemp HT 1 LF, part number 83 23 0 417 754

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Install the transfer case.

Tighten screws (1).

Tightening torque 27 10 1AZ .

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Install heat shield.

Tighten screws (1).

Tightening torque 27 10 2AZ .

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Required follow-up work:

Install HOLDER WITH RUBBER MOUNT .
Install INTERMEDIATE SHAFT WITH SUPPORT TUBE .
Install STARTER MOTOR .
Install PROPELLER SHAFT .
Install RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT .
Connect battery earth lead.