Remove/Install Transfer Case - AR28.10-P-0100AVG

Transmission 725.0 (except 725.09) in Model 217, 222

with Code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/All-wheel drive)

Transmission 725.0 in Model 218

with Code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/All-wheel drive)

MODIFICATION NOTES

27.10.2017	Drain screw to transfer case		BA28.10-P-1003-01G
27.10.2017	Oil-level screw to transfer case		BA28.10-P-1007-01G

Shown on Model 218

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Shown on transmission 725.0 with engine 176

Fig 1: Transfer Case Components Location - Transmission 725.0 (except 725.09) In 222 With Code M005 (Shown With Engine 176)

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	Risk of injury to skin and eyes due to handling of transmission oil. Health risk caused by swallowing transmission oil	Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses. Do not pour transmission oil into beverage bottles.	AS00.40-Z-0001-01A
	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 on threaded connections fastened using a tightening angle-based tightening process		AH00.00-P-0020-01A
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA
	Notes on threaded connections with aluminum screws/bolts		AH00.00-P-0006-01RM
	Notes on automatic transmission		AH27.19-P-0001-01NKB
	Remove/install
1	Shift transmission (5) to neutral position
2	Release parking brake
3	Secure vehicle on vehicle lift	Transmission 725.0 (except 725.09) in model 217, 222 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR00.60-P-0100CW
		Transmission 725.0 in model 218 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Only release vehicle after leak test from vehicle lift.	AR00.60-P-0100EWS
4.1	Remove center and rear bottom section of soundproofing	Transmission 725.0 in model 218 with engine 642 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR94.30-P-5300EW
		LT] Install center and rear bottom section of soundproofing only after leak test.
4.2	Remove center and rear sections of lower engine compartment lining	Transmission 725.0 (except 725.09) in model 217, 222 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Transmission 725.0 in model 218 with engine 278 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
		Transmission 725.0 (except 725.09) in model 217, 222 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR61.20-P-1105LF
		Transmission 725.0 in model 218 with engine 278 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Only install center and rear lower rear engine compartment paneling again after leak test.	AR61.20-P-1105EW
5	Remove holder of rear lower section of soundproofing or rear lower engine compartment lining
6.1	Remove catalytic converters	Transmission 725.0 in model 218 with engine 278 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR49.10-P-7100EL
6.2	Remove center exhaust system	Transmission 725.0 in model 218 with engine 642 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR49.10-P-7100EWI
6.3	Remove the exhaust system	Transmission 725.0 in model 217, 222 with engine 176 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Transmission 725.0 in model 222 with engine 256 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Transmission 725.0 in model 222 with engine 656 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
		Transmission 725.0 in model 222 with engine 256 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR49.10-P-7142MRT
		Transmission 725.0 in model 217, 222 with engine 176 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR49.10-P-7142MNL
		Transmission 725.0 in model 222 with engine 656 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR49.10-P-7142OIA
6.4	Remove SCR catalytic converter	Transmission 725.0 in model 222 with engine 642 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) with code U77 (Diesel Emission control B ETEC (SCR))
			AR14.40-P-2006LFD
6.5	Remove right catalytic converter	Transmission 725.0 in model 217, 222 with engine 278 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Transmission 725.0 in model 222 with engine 276.8 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
			AR49.10-P-5503LF
7	Remove strut (1)	Transmission 725.0 in model 218 with engine 642 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
		Screw/bolt, strut to rear engine support/longitudinal member	*BA22.10-P-1007-03E
8	Remove heat shield behind transmission (5)
9.1	Remove rear propeller shaft (3) from output flange of transfer case (7), slide to rear and shim	Transmission 725.0 in model 217, 222 with engine 278 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Transmission 725.0 in model 218 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Transmission 725.0 in model 222 with engine 276.8 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Transmission 725.0 in model 222 with engine 642 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
		Transmission 725.0 in model 217, 222 with engine 278 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Transmission 725.0 in model 222 with engine 276.8 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Transmission 725.0 in model 222 with engine 642 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR41.10-P-0040-01LF
		Transmission 725.0 in model 218 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR41.10-P-0040-01LW
	Drift for releasing the fitting sleeves in the flexible couplings		WF58.50-P-4110-01A
		Model 222 Flexible coupling to transmission or front propeller shaft	*BA41.10-P-1001-01J
		Model 218 Propeller shaft at flexible coupling or flexible coupling to transmission	*BA41.10-P-1001-01I
		Model 217 Flex disk or joint flange at transmission/rear axle differential or propeller shaft	*BA41.10-P-1001-01L
		Counterholder	Fig 3
9.2	Remove rear propeller shaft (3)	Transmission 725.0 in model 217, 222 with engine 176 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Transmission 725.0 in model 222 with engine 256 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Transmission 725.0 in model 222 with engine 656 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
			AR41.10-P-0050LF
10	Remove rear engine mount (2)	Transmission 725.0 in model 222 with engine 256 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR22.10-P-1160MRT
		Transmission 725.0 in model 217 with engine 278 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Transmission 725.0 in model 222 with engine 276.8 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Transmission 725.0 in model 222 with engine 278 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Transmission 725.0 in model 222 with engine 642 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR22.10-P-1180LF
		Transmission 725.0 in model 218 with engine 278 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Transmission 725.0 in model 218 with engine 642 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR22.10-P-1180CW
		Transmission 725.0 in model 217, 222 with engine 176 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Transmission 725.0 in model 222 with engine 656 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR22.10-P-1160OIA
11	Remove bolts (10) and remove vibration damper (9)	Transmission 725.0 in model 217, 222 with engine 176 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Transmission 725.0 in model 222 with engine 656 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
		Bolt, vibration damper to transfer case	*BA28.10-P-1008-01G
12	Lower the transmission (5) until all bolts (6) around the circumference of the transfer case (7) are accessible
13	Support transfer case (7)
	000 588 10 62 00 Support plate		WS26.00-P-3309B
	000 588 11 62 00 Major assembly mount		WS01.00-P-0092B
14	Unscrew screws/bolts (6) and remove transfer case (7)	The marking on the output flange gearing must line up exactly with the marking on the propeller shaft on the front axle (4).
		A second person is required for disconnection and connection at the flange of the propeller shaft on the front axle (4).
		Bolt, transfer case to automatic transmission	*BA28.10-P-1001-01G
15	Check intermediate panel (8) for damage	If damage is present ↓ Replace intermediate panel (8).
16	Install in the reverse order
17	Check transmission oil level and correct if necessary	Transmission 725.0 (except 725.06/09) in model 217, 218, 222 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR28.10-P-0100-06A
		Transfer case oil	*BF28.10-P-1001-01F
		Oil level sight glass to transfer case	*BA28.10-P-1007-01G
		Drain screw to transfer case	*BA28.10-P-1003-01G
		Assembly cleaner	*BR00.45-Z-1028-04A
		Hand pump	Fig 2
	Risk of accident from vehicle starting off by itself when engine running. Risk of injury (bruises and burns) resulting from working on the engine while it is being started or when it is running.	Secure vehicle to prevent it from starting off by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts.	AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
18	Conduct engine test run and check transfer case (7) for proper operation and leak tightness
19.1	Install center and rear bottom section of soundproofing	Transmission 725.0 in model 218 with engine 642 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
			AR94.30-P-5300EW
19.2	Install center and rear sections of lower engine compartment lining	Transmission 725.0 (except 725.09) in model 217, 222 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Transmission 725.0 in model 218 with engine 278 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
		Transmission 725.0 (except 725.09) in model 217, 222 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR61.20-P-1105LF
		Transmission 725.0 in model 218 with engine 278 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR61.20-P-1105EW
20	Disconnect vehicle from vehicle lift	Transmission 725.0 (except 725.09) in model 217, 222 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR00.60-P-0100CW
		Transmission 725.0 in model 218 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR00.60-P-0100EWS

ENGINE MOUNT, ENGINE SUPPORT (ENGINE SIDE)

Number	Designation		Model 218
BA22.10-P-1007-03E	Screw/bolt, strut to rear engine support/longitudinal member	Nm	25

COMPLETE TRANSFER CASE

Number	Designation			Model 205, 206, 213, 217, 218, 222, 223, 238, 253, 257, 290 with transmission 725.0/1 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
BA28.10-P-1001-01G	Bolt, transfer case to automatic transmission	Stage 1	Nm	30
BA28.10-P-1001-01G	Bolt, transfer case to automatic transmission	Stage 2	∠°	90

COMPLETE TRANSFER CASE

Number	Designation		Model 205, 206, 213, 217, 218, 222, 223, 238, 253, 257, 290 with transmission 725.0/1 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
BA28.10-P-1003-01G	Drain screw to transfer case	Nm	25

COMPLETE TRANSFER CASE

Number	Designation		Model 205, 206, 213, 217, 218, 222, 223, 238, 253, 257, 290 with transmission 725.0/1 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
BA28.10-P-1007-01G	Oil level sight glass to transfer case	Nm	11

COMPLETE TRANSFER CASE

Number	Designation		Model 205, 206, 213, 217, 218, 222, 223, 238, 253, 257, 290 with transmission 725.0/1 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
BA28.10-P-1008-01G	Bolt, vibration damper to transfer case	Nm	39

PROPELLER SHAFT

Number	Designation				Model 218
BA41.10-P-1001-01I	Propeller shaft at flexible coupling or flexible coupling to transmission	Self-locking nut		Nm	68
		Direct threaded connection	Stage 1	Nm	60
			Stage 2	∠°	90

PROPELLER SHAFT

Number	Designation				Model 222
BA41.10-P-1001-01J	Flexible coupling to transmission or front propeller shaft	Self-locking nut		Nm	68
		Direct threaded connection	Stage 1	Nm	60
			Stage 2	∠°	90

PROPELLER SHAFT

Number	Designation				Model 217
BA41.10-P-1001-01L	Flex disk or joint flange at transmission/rear axle differential or propeller shaft	Self-locking nut		Nm	68
		Direct threaded connection	Stage 1	Nm	60
			Stage 2	∠°	90

COMPLETE TRANSFER CASE

Number	Designation			Model 205, 213, 217, 218, 222, 223, 232, 238, 253, 257, 290 with transmission 725.0
BF28.10-P-1001-01F	Transfer case oil	Filling capacity	Liter	0, 65
BF28.10-P-1001-01F	Transfer case oil	Specification	∠°	BB00.40-P-0236-15A

Fig 2: Identifying Hand Pump (210 589 00 71 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Counterholder (176 589 00 40 00)

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REPAIR MATERIALS

Number	Designation	Order number
BR00.45-Z-1028-04A	Assembly cleaner	A 000 986 56 01