When replacing my transfer case actuator plastic gear, should I lube it?
 

The two YouTube videos I have watched about replacing this gear don't mention anything about greasing the new gear,...they just show it going in dry. Any personal experiences or advice on this?

I already have my new gear installed, but have not yet re-assembled the actuator assembly. will do that in the morning, then install it in my X3

Brian in Austin

Found a third video, got my answer
 

Found another video on youtube from Odometer Gears and he covers cleaning and lubing.

Thanks anyway.

Brian

Curious, Brian: on MB G500's only about 1/4 of the circumference of the actuator gear is used. Since the part is NLA, we would just remove it, rotate 180 degrees to the good teeth, and re-install. Free and it didn't take long.

Is that possible on the X3?

It is, however, it had already been done once a few years back,....so,...for another $11.92 shipped I got a better carbon fiber reinforced gear off eBay. Its working great.

PS, See you have a K1200S. Sold mine about a year ago. Decided I preferred my K1200RS for the kind of riding I do,......and frankly,.....that S was just too fast too soon. I just did 1800 miles in 2 days plus a break day in the middle with about 100 miles of riding. The RS did it comfortably, Electronic cruise control and excellent hard system cases,....and I like the extra weight and riding position,....very stable.