27 10 010 Removing And Installing Transfer Box (ATC 45L)
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Special tools required:
IMPORTANT:
Before and after replacement, execute the "Repair" service function with the BMW diagnosis system.
IMPORTANT:
After completion of work, CHECK TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL and top up if necessary.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the transfer box!
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the transfer box!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD .
- Remove PROPELLER SHAFT .
- Remove front propeller shaft . See 26 20 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT AS OF 04/2010 or 26 20 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT (S63) .
NOTE:
Graphic from F25.
Release screws.
Remove transmission cross member.
Tightening torque: 22 32 3/6AZ .
NOTE:
Graphic E70/E71.
Release screws.
Tightening torque: 22 32 4AZ .
Release screw (1).
Tightening torque: 22 32 5AZ .
Remove cross member.
Release screw (1), detach earth strap.
Tightening torque: 27 10 4AZ
Unplug connector (1) from VTG control unit (linear force module) (3).
Release screw connection of transfer box.
Tightening torque: 27 10 1AZ .
Remove transfer box.
Installation note:
Pay attention to dowel pin (1).
Grease dowel pin (1).
Apply a thin coat of grease to gearing.
Grease: WEICON ANTI-SEIZE.