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Old 12-24-2010, 12:24 PM
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Transfer Case compatibility 2004-2010?

I am considering putting a new transfer case in my 2004 X3...and while looking for both new and used cases it looks like the part number changed in 2006 from #27103455134 to #27103455137...both are called an ATC400 and both have the same list price of $2340.11.

Are they compatible? Can I pick up a case from a later model and install it on my 2004?

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Reviving old post. SrHorn, did you complete the replacement as described? Nobody replied to this one . I am getting ready to attempt this swap myself. 2007+ LCI E83 atc400 TC into a 2004 E83. I’ve talked to 2 rebuilders and both said rear flange has to exchanged. I will report back with updates as I progress. If anyone has info to share, that would be helpful.

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Old 02-27-2021, 09:07 AM
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So I ended up using the earlier model transfer case from a salvage yard to avoid any compatibility issues. 100,000 miles later I had to replace it again (it had 50K on it). Can't complain...my '04 X3 now has 275,000 miles on it with the original 2.5 liter engine! I just picked up an '06 X3 3.0 with 100K as a new project car.
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Reviving old post. SrHorn, did you complete the replacement as described? Nobody replied to this one . I am getting ready to attempt this swap myself. 2007+ LCI E83 atc400 TC into a 2004 E83. I’ve talked to 2 rebuilders and both said rear flange has to exchanged. I will report back with updates as I progress. If anyone has info to share, that would be helpful.
I've dropped transfer cases from both the 2004 and 2007 LCI and didn't notice any difference

Rear flange for the driveshaft?
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Old 03-13-2021, 09:48 PM
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So I finally got the transfer case replaced. The rear output flanges are different but can be swapped out. Easy. All finished. Trying to add pics but having a hard time. Will try later. Thanks for everyone’s input
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So I finally got the transfer case replaced. The rear output flanges are different but can be swapped out. Easy. All finished. Trying to add pics but having a hard time. Will try later. Thanks for everyone’s input
Do you have a picture of the flange?

Just curious what the differences are.
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Old 03-15-2021, 08:42 AM
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Rear flange pics

The bright silver flange is from the LCI version, it has a larger prop shaft mounting hole circumference and a shorter installed length. I did not take actual measurements, they may be documented in a parts catalogue. The installed depth and snap ring location are the same. Swapped over with no problems.
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The bright silver flange is from the LCI version, it has a larger prop shaft mounting hole circumference and a shorter installed length. I did not take actual measurements, they may be documented in a parts catalogue. The installed depth and snap ring location are the same. Swapped over with no problems.
Interesting

Thanks for that
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- My friend's 2004 X3 2.5i Auto with 165K miles...Transfer Case is kaput.

- If I read this thread correctly, then I can buy a low-mileage LCI TC (such as 2007-2010 E83) and swap the REAR Flange from the kaput TC into the good TC. Is this correct?
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So one thing i've discover on the transfercase is checking the conditions of the clutches. If you remove the actuator and move splines with like a pair of pliers, you should have great "springy" tension. In addition, the thickness of the clutch pack should correlate to about 90 degrees of stop give or take.

I did the same thing of getting a "good used" Tcase from the wrecking yard. I noticed 90 degrees about of actuation.

On my "worn out" Tcase, I noticed that the actuator splines would spin to nearly 180 degrees before it stopped! Needless to say, that Tcase is worn out via the clutch pack.

I would say it is absolutely CRUCIAL the Tcase oil changed every 50k and most likely SOONER if any amount of towing/off roading is done.
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