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10-10-2013, 03:59 PM
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Transfer Case Chain Loose
I'm pretty certain my transfer case chain is stretched and needs to be replaced. I'm wondering if I can just do like I did my Jeep Grand Cherokee and disconnect the front drive shaft and call it good for now.
Is that possible? 
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10-10-2013, 04:02 PM
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One guy here has done something alike.Here removed the front axles.
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10-10-2013, 04:20 PM
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Okay, would it work if I just removed the front drive shaft and left the axles alone?
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10-10-2013, 08:03 PM
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The only problem I see happening in the future is the DSC seeing your front wheels without spinning in a mud or snow.
Otherwise,as far as I know,there are no other means the system is gonna know about missing components,just your ABS sensors. But,why don't you replace your chain? It's a doable DIY and parts aren't that pricey.If you were able to do the timing chain guides,then...come on  Quote:
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10-10-2013, 04:33 PM
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The computers don't like it when you remove the front axle. You'll go into limp mode.
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10-10-2013, 09:12 PM
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Yeah I'm just lazy. I already have the chain in fact. Plus I'm curious if my gas mileage would improve.
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10-10-2013, 09:32 PM
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That's a good point.
My chain is stretched too and it makes some noise when I go from D to R or release the gas pedal while rolling.It was like that for at least two years now. I don't know when I am gonna be able to get that fixed.Maybe next summer. Quote:
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10-11-2013, 11:14 AM
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Well I tried taking the front drive shaft off and voila!! It Doesn't Move At All ha ha!
So I put that bad boy back on and added some more fluid into the transfer case so I'd feel like I accomplished something. I'm gonna wait until it isn't 90 degrees outside before I tackle the whole job.
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10-11-2013, 03:22 PM
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I spent a day trying before I finally got a left axle out.Its outer boot started some deep cracks.I was pretty optimistic about doing all the boots at the same time I am replacing the ball joints and some bushings,but now I am stuck and can't get thrust arm's ball joint removed.It's rust"welded" into the hub.
I am gonna think twice before I plan another suspension related project
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10-11-2013, 04:02 PM
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sethhatfield - you don't mention what year and version of transfer case you have. When you change the chain, refill with Redline MTL (if you have the NV125) and install a magnetic drain plug (BMW didn't install them but you can get the OEM magnetic version from Automatic, Standard Transmission and Transfer Case Rebuild Kits, Cobra Transmission Parts 1-800-293-1848, Cobra Transmission. You can go "whole hog" and buy two for the fill AND drain plug, which is what I did.
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