Replacing the transfer box (ATC 13-1)
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Preliminary work
- Disconnect all battery GROUND LEADS .
- Remove rear UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Remove the side transmission UNDERBODY PLANKING
- Remove the tunnel connecting SUPPORT .
- If installed: remove the right and left TORSION STRUT where required.
- Remove complete EXHAUST SYSTEM .
- Remove the HEAT SHIELDS .
- Remove transmission CROSS-MEMBER .
- Remove the RETAINING PLATES
- Partially loosen the PROP SHAFT
- Unscrew the bolt (1) and disconnect the ground strap (2).
- Disconnect connector (1) from transfer box control unit (longitudinal torque distribution) (2).
- Unscrew the screw connection (arrows) of the transfer box.
- Tie the front prop shaft to the underbody.
It is imperative to prevent damage to the surface coating!
- Carefully pull the transfer box off.
Follow-up work
- Check/top up the TRANSFER BOX OIL (active torque control 13-1).
- Fasten the PROP SHAFT (partially removed)
- Install the RETAINING PLATES .
- Install transmission CROSS MEMBER .
- Install the HEAT SHIELDS .
- Install the complete EXHAUST SYSTEM .
- If installed: install the right and left TORSION STRUT where required.
- Install the tunnel connecting SUPPORTS .
- Install the transmission side UNDERBODY PLANKING .
- Install rear UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Reconnect all battery GROUND LEADS .