Special tools required:
IMPORTANT: After completion of work, CHECK TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL and top up if necessary.
For this transfer box, use approved TRANSMISSION OIL only.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Drive a hole into radial shaft seal (1) using a center punch (2).
IMPORTANT: Do not use a drill as drillings may result in transmission malfunction.
Screw special tool 23 0 490 into radial shaft seal.
Drive out radial shaft seal (1) with impact weight (2).
Installation note:
Coat sealing lips of new radial shaft seal with clean transmission oil.
Drive in radial shaft seal with special tool 27 1 430 .
Reassemble the vehicle.
Check oil level.
Check transmission for leaks.
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Transfer box: Installing exchange transfer box (atc 45l)
IMPORTANT:
Before and after replacement, execute the "Repair" service function with the BMW diagnosis
system.
Recycling:
Catch and dispose of escaping transmission oil. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Drain GEAR OIL at oil drain plug. ...