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Remove/install transfer case - AR28.10-P-0100GQ

MODEL 166 (except 166.058) 

Fig 1: Identifying Transfer Case Remove/Install Components - Shown On Transfer Case With Code 430
G09982087Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on transfer case with CODE 430 (On & off-road package) 

Fig 2: Identifying Transfer Case Remove/Install Components (1 Of 2)
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Fig 3: Identifying Transfer Case Remove/Install Components (2 Of 2)
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
DANGER Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
DANGER Risk of injury  . Skin or eye injuries may result when handling hot or glowing objects. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses, if necessary. AS00.00-Z-0002-01A
DANGER Risk of injury  caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts.
Deburr repair panels.
AS00.00-Z-0017-01A
NOTES Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
NOTES Notes on bolted connections with self tapping screws   AH00.00-P-0007-01SF
1 Set DIRECT SELECT lever to position "N"    
2 Release parking brake    
3 Secure vehicle on vehicle lift   AR00.60-P-0100GZ
4 Remove respective section of the underfloor paneling   AR61.30-P-1001GQ
5 Remove temperature sensor upstream of SCR catalytic converter MODEL 166 with ENGINE 651
with CODE U42 (BlueTEC diesel exhaust treatment (SCR))
AR14.40-P-2011GZB
6 Remove heat shield (12) MODEL 166 (except 166.058) with TRANSMISSION 722.9
with CODE 430 (On & off-road package)
 
7 Disconnect electrical connectors (15a) from transfer case (15) and unclip MODEL 166 (except 166.058) with
TRANSMISSION 722.9
with CODE 430 (On & off-road package)
 
8 Unclip cable set from transfer case (15)    
9 Mark position of rear propeller shaft (6b) relative to output flange    
10 Remove rear propeller shaft (6b) at output flange to rear axle from transfer case (15), place to one side and fix in place   AR41.10-P-0050-17GZ
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Observe tightening procedure for rear propeller shaft (6b).  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Self-locking bolt for propeller shaft on transfer case (to rear axle) *BA41.10-P-1001-01F 
SPECIAL TOOL Retainer wrench Fig 4
11 Mark position of front propeller shaft (6) relative to output flange    
12 Remove front propeller shaft (6a) at output flange to front axle from transfer case (15), place to one side and fix in place   AR41.10-P-0070-03GZ
IMPORTANT Mark the position of the front propeller shaft (6a) on the output flange.
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Observe tightening procedure for front propeller shaft (6a).
 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Self-locking bolt, propeller shaft to transfer case (to front axle) *BA41.10-P-1003-01F 
SPECIAL TOOL Retainer wrench Fig 4
13 Remove rear engine cross member MODEL 166 (except 166.058) with ENGINE 276 AR22.10-P-1180GQ
14 Support rear engine mount using support brace (13)    
15 Slowly lower drivetrain until upper bolts on transfer case (15) are accessible    
16 Support transfer case (15) using transmission jack and transmission plate (14) and lash down securely Transmission jack
Transmission platform
 
17 Remove bolts from transfer case (15) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, transfer case to automatic transmission *BA28.10-P-1002-01A 
18 Push transfer case (15) to rear until transfer case (15) is completely detached from transmission (1), and lower transfer case (15) IMPORTANT Move input shaft of transfer case (15) completely out of transmission (1).
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Lightly grease gearing of input shaft of transfer case (15).
 
Long-life grease *BR00.45-Z-1001-06A 
19 Install in the reverse order    
INSPECT Check     
20 Check oil quantity in transfer case (15) and correct if necessary TORQUE SPECIFICATION Filling screw to transfer case *BA28.10-P-1001-01A 
FLUID SPECIFICATION
MODEL 166 (except 166.058) Double-speed
MODEL 166 (except 166.058) Single-speed
*BF28.10-P-1001-01E 
21 Perform calibration using STAR DIAGNOSIS, read out fault memory and erase if necessary    
REFER TO SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS     AD00.00-P-2000-04A
    IMPORTANT Menu item: Transfer case → Control unit adaptations → Calibration  
COMPLETE TRANSFER CASE

Number Designation MODEL 166
BA28.10-P-1001-01A Filling screw to transfer case Nm 25
COMPLETE TRANSFER CASE

Number Designation MODEL 166
BA28.10-P-1002-01A Bolt, transfer case to automatic transmission Nm 45
PROPELLER SHAFT

Number Designation MODEL 166
BA41.10-P-1001-01F Self-locking bolt for propeller shaft on transfer case (to rear axle) Stage 1 Nm 40
Stage 2 ∠° 90
PROPELLER SHAFT

Number Designation MODEL 166
BA41.10-P-1003-01F Self-locking bolt, propeller shaft to transfer case (to front axle) Stage 1 Nm 40
Stage 2 ∠° 90
COMPLETE TRANSFER CASE

Number Designation MODEL 164, 166 Single speed MODEL 164, 166 Double speed
BF28.10-P-1001-01E Gear oil Filling capacity Liter 0, 5 1, 5
Specification Automatic transmission fluids (ATF, Specification 236.12) Automatic transmission fluids (ATF, Specification 236.12)
Fig 4: Identifying Retainer Wrench (164 589 02 07 00)
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REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1001-06A Long-life grease A 000 989 63 51 11