Bmw transfer case opening

This video is for opening a 2013 Bmw 535xi transfer case. These things are so bad! Mine started producing a radiating noise at ~60k miles. I never opened one of these and couldn’t find a clear video so figured others would benefit from this.

[@adamproperdouble2094]

The Big cylinder next to that bearing is clutch pack. Replaced that along with all the bearings and off you go . There is some clearance to oay attention to .

[@kellyanderson7115]

Nice video. Can you tell how to get the front output shaft flange off? I have a transfer case that I want to install all new seals in prior to installing in car.

[@sebastianmarkowski-schneid8075]

Did you replace all bearings and you put back this transfer case into the car ? This was the issue and solved your problem?

[@guillermomulgrave7330]

Question(My 2007 x3): My transfer case was changed to a used one and it removed the ABS/Brake/4x4 lights from being on. Now I hear a scratching sound from the back that was NEVER present before. Do you have a professional opinion what could be happening or what could be checked?

[@Wergrun]

Try and do a slow tight turn in an empty lot if it bucks or makes the scratching worse then you have the same problem I have. Im looking for a new transfer case now and it wasnt the TC actuator for me either.

[@rodrigoolazabal3728]

Hi Vishad, great vid. Quick question, I own a 2003 325 xi (75k mi) and it broke on me last week. I has no traction, shifter will move and noise can be heard as it shifts between P N and D, but no movement is transmitted to the wheels. Even worse, while in P, the car wheels move freely as if the car was in N. R or D the car would not move. Is there any way of knowing if the issue is the transfer case or the tranny? Thank you.

[@adamproperdouble2094]

Its your mechatronic in your gearbox.Set of valves and gaskets . Google valve body zf6hp . I assume you have 6 gear zf box. Quite cheap to repair.

[@rodrigoolazabal3728]

@@adamproperdouble2094 Thanks. It was the axle shaft, front one. Thanks again

[@maryahb3014]

I guess I just save my money and get it done at BMW for 4k at least it comes with a warranty because just changing the transfer case actuator will be a waste of time

[@Thomas998822]

just have someone throw a used on in there for you...4K for a new TC is not it