BMW X5: Installing Replacement Transfer Box (ATC 700)
IMPORTANT: Before and after replacement, execute the "Repair" service
function with the
BMW diagnosis system.
Recycling:
Catch and dispose of escaping transmission fluid. Observe country-specific
waste-disposal regulations.
IMPORTANT: After completing work, check transmission oil level and top
up if necessary.
Release filler plug (1).
Check oil level.
Tightening torque 27 00 11AZ, see TRANSFER BOX IN GENERAL.
Pour in transmission oil up to lower edge of opening for filler plug (1).
Use only the approved transmission oil.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the
transfer box!
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Fig. 7: Identifying Oil Filler Plug
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Modify following parts:
- Covers and protective caps
- Drive shaft transportation lock
- Vent hose of transfer box
REPLACING OUTPUT FLANGE ON TRANSFER BOX AT REAR (ATC 700)
IMPORTANT: After completing work, check gear oil level. See TRANSFER
BOX IN
GENERAL and top up if necessary.
Use only the approved gear oil in this transfer box.
NOTE:
- Operations for removing output flange are identical to replacing
radial
shaft seal.
Installation:
- Thickness of new shim must be determined before output flange is
installed
Determine and note down measurement A of output flange (previous and new).
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Fig. 8: Checking Measurement A
Determine and note down measurement B of output flange (previous and new).
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Fig. 9: Checking Measurement B
Determine measurement C, thickness of shim.
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Fig. 10: Checking Measurement C
Installation:
Calculate thickness of new shim:
- Add measurement A of output flange (previous) and measurement C of shim
(previous)
Then subtract measurement B (previous) from result A+C (previous)
- Subtract measurement B from measurement A of output flange (new)
- Then subtract result of step 2 from result of step 1.
READ NEXT:
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against
electrostatic damage (ESD
protection).
Replacement:
Before and after replacement, execute the "Repair" service function with
the BMW di
IMPORTANT: After completing work, check gear oil level, see
Replenishing /Changing
Transfer Case Oil (ATC 700) and top up if necessary.
Use only the approved gear oil in this transfer box.
NOTE:
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Safety information
Warning
Removal or incorrect adjustment of head restraints
can cause injuries in the head and neck
area. There is a risk of injury.
Before driving, install the removed head
restraints on the occupied seats.
Adjust the head restraint so its center supports
the back of the head
Read contents of Body, General.
Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific procedure.
Use only approved spot-welding apparatus for repairs!
Remove or cover those vehicle components in the repair area which are
susceptible to heat or dust.
Following new body parts are required: