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27 10 730 Replacing Transfer Box Control Unit (Longitudinal Torque Module) (ATC 35L)

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Special tools required: 

IMPORTANT: Before and after replacement, execute the "Repair" service function with the BMW diagnosis system.
READ AND COMPLY WITH NOTES ON PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary work: 

Disconnect connector (1).

Release screws (3) and remove transfer box control unit (longitudinal torque module) (2).

Tightening torque: 27 10 3AZ .

Installation note: 

Replace O-ring.

NOTE: Radial shaft seal of actuator shaft must be replaced as well.
Fig 1: Connector, Screws And Transfer Box Control Unit
G08495706Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Thread special tool 23 0 490 into radial shaft seal (1).

Drive out radial shaft seal (1) with impact weight (2).

Fig 2: Removing Radial Shaft Seal
G08504531Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Push the assembly sleeve 11 1 380 over the actuator shaft.

IMPORTANT: Nonobservance involves a risk of damage to the radial shaft seal.
Fig 3: Special Tool (11 1 380)
G08504532Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Slide the new radial shaft seal (1) over the assembly sleeve 11 1 380 onto actuator shaft.

Fig 4: Sliding Radial Shaft Seal
G08504533Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Drive radial shaft seal fully home using special tool 11 1 200 and plastic hammer.

Remove the assembly sleeve.

Fig 5: Installing Radial Shaft Seal
G08504534Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

After replacement: 

CARRY out programming/coding.