27 00 270 Change transfer case oil (ATC 35L)
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Special tools required :
- 00 2 080
IMPORTANT:
Use only the approved transmission oil in the transfer case. See TRANSFER CASE - OPERATING FLUIDS
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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 oil when transfer case is at normal operating temperature.
Necessary preliminary tasks :
- Remove TRANSFER CASE .
Place oil collecting apparatus underneath.
Drain and dispose of the transmission oil using the transmission breather (2).
- Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations
NOTE:
Do not drain transmission oil through the oil filler plug because complete emptying cannot be guaranteed using the oil filler plug!
Install TRANSFER CASE .
Undo oil filler plug (1).
Tightening torque 27 10 2AZ .
Use special tool 00 2 080 to top the transmission oil up to the lower edge of the filler screw opening.
Installation note :
Replace oil filler plug with O-ring.