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Remove/Install Transfer Case Control Unit - AR28.19-P-1003MSC

Transmission 725.0 in model 167 with engine 256.9 

Transmission 725.0 in model 167 with engine 274 

Shown with code 430 (Off-road package) 

Fig 1: Transfer Case Control Unit Components Location - Model 167 With Engines 256.9 With Transmission 725.0 (Shown With Code 430)
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WARNING 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
CAUTION 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
CAUTION 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
Notice  Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge   AH54.00-P-0001-01A
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Put transmission into neutral position. NOTES Do not park vehicle in off-road program.
Otherwise damage will occur.
 
2 Lift vehicle with vehicle lift.   AR00.60-P-1006A
3 Remove cover under transfer case (1).   AR61.30-P-1001ME
4 Remove shield plate from transfer case (1). Transmission 725.0 in model 167 with engine 256.9 with code 430 (Offroad package)  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Screw, shield to off-road bracket *BA28.10-P-1008-01I 
5 Release and disconnect electrical connector (2).    
6 Remove bracket of shield plate. Transmission 725.0 in model 167 with engine 256.9 with code 430 (Offroad package)  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION M6X1 *BA00.10-P-1002-04A 
7 Remove screw/bolts (3). TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, transfer case control unit to transfer case *BA28.19-P-1002-01B 
8 Remove transfer case control unit (N15/7). INSTALLATION NOTES The catch hooks of the transfer case control unit (N157) must engage in the grooves in the transfer case (1).
Damage will otherwise occur.
 
    INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Replace seals.  
9 Install in the reverse order.    
10 Perform commissioning of transfer case control unit (N15/7). When replacing the transfer case control unit (N15/7).  
REFER TO SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS     AD00.00-P-2000-06ME
11 Read out and delete fault memory.    
REFER TO SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS     AD00.00-P-2000-06ME
WARNING 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
12 Perform engine test run; while doing so, check transfer case (1) for proper operation and leak tightness.    
13 Install cover under transfer case (1).   AR61.30-P-1001ME
METRIC SCREWS/BOLTS AND NUTS AS PER MBN 10 105, 10 143

Number Designation 8.8 10.9
BA00.10-P-1002-04A M6X1 Nm 9 13
COMPLETE TRANSFER CASE

Number Designation Model 167 with code 430
BA28.10-P-1008-01I Screw, shield to off-road bracket M5 Nm 5
TRANSFER CASE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Number Designation Model 167
BA28.19-P-1002-01B Bolt, transfer case control unit to transfer case M8 Nm 22