01-10-2014, 11:47 AM | #1 |
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X3 E83 - Transfer Case Actuator Gear DIY
I stock now the E83 transfer case actuator gear (from Europe).
Users ask me for good DIY instructions. Does anyone have or can link? Write up, photos, video/youtube? www.regulatorfix.com |
06-15-2015, 07:14 AM | #3 |
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The transfer case actuator / motor: Made By Bosch OEM. Part# 27 10 7 566 296.
The models listed for the part: 2004-2010 E83 BMW X3 2.5i X3 3.0i X3 3.0si 2000-2006 E53 BMW X5 3.0i X5 4.4i X5 4.6is X5 4.8is Is the same actuator (and hence the replacement gear that always wears out) used for the MANUAL version of the X3? Can some confirm? Part searches do NOT 'ask' for specifying the tranny type (auto or manual), but that could just be an omission if manual is not offered in the US (for example)? |
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10-21-2015, 09:35 PM | #4 |
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DISCLAIMER: This is just a written instruction from my own experience, combined with information from a couple of DIY videos I have watched regarding this job. I will in no way be responsible for any damage done to your car, nor any personal injury sustained while using these instructions. Rule #1 is always safety first. Use eye protection and always exact the utmost care when working on a car under ramps or jack-stands.
__________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ _______________________ HOW TO ROTATE THE WORN GEAR IN TRANSFER CASE MOTOR IN A 1st GEN BMW X3 (E83)- DIY TOOLS NEEDED
REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS
WORKING ON THE TRANSFER CASE MOTOR
NOTES TO HELP WITH REASSEMBLY
I think that's everything-- HAVE FUN!!! Again, to reiterate, don't waste a lot of time trying to get that 18mm through-bolt out of the crossmember. You will have enough room to get to the TC motor without removing it. That's definitely where I went wrong the first time I attempted this. NOTE: I am the original author of this DIY, however it is not exclusive to Bimmer Post. This exact write-up is on another BMW forum, but since it is my post, I do have, and will exercise, the right to repost it wherever I think it will help other X-Series DIY'ers. Here are 2 links to 2 great videos showing the process: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_S8VP4CVho https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bh6HvYcn-HA Last edited by 335idrive; 10-22-2015 at 08:56 AM.. |
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Thank you very much for posting this. I too could not get the 18mm bolt out. I tried for two hours. Then went to the internet for a solution and found it here. A slim ratchet really helps for getting in the tight spaces. If you want to remove the 18mm bolt a slim 18mm wrench $9 Husky Home Depot works best with an extension (but did not work for me.)
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