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richardb 06-11-2016 04:22 PM

X5 Transfer Case Actuator Motor Gear Replacement
 
I finally uploaded the DIY video for repairing the transfer case actuator with a new gear. I completed the repair in December 2015 and we have had zero issues since!

The BMW service centers will tell you that the entire transfer case needs to be replaced at a cost of over $4,000 simply because they do not replace the actuator motor or the plastic gear inside it.

We also did a drain and fill of the transfer case with fresh BMW fluid after replacing the gear. Hope this helps someone get back on the road!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UR7Vv5SQvDc


Good luck!

jcp240z 06-11-2016 06:50 PM

Great video

cn90 06-12-2016 03:45 AM

Re Brand.

On ebay, there are some sellers, but who do you guys use?
In other words, who sells the best quality plastic gear?
Brand Name?

cn90 06-12-2016 03:47 AM

A vendor sells Aluminum gear, interesting...

Transfer Case Motor Gear Repair Kit BMW E83 X3 E53 X5 E71 X6 27107566296 G019

Ricky Bobby 06-12-2016 09:52 AM

I've also seen a Kevlar reinforced gear and a carbon fiber gear I believe

richardb 06-13-2016 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cn90 (Post 1080271)
Re Brand.

On ebay, there are some sellers, but who do you guys use?
In other words, who sells the best quality plastic gear?
Brand Name?

I bought the carbon/kevlar plastic gear on Amazon for $11 shipped. The weak factory gear lasted over 100k, so I think the updated plastic gear would last at least that long. I think the aluminum gear is a bit much.

Riggodeaux 06-13-2016 01:12 PM

I got the carbon/kevlar reinforced nylon via Amazon, as well. Seems to be working fine, been in there well over 25k miles .....

jcp240z 06-13-2016 01:16 PM

I would be concerned with the aluminum gear causing wear on the worm screw. Then you would need to replace the entire actuator.

deepblonde 06-14-2016 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcp240z (Post 1080389)
I would be concerned with the aluminum gear causing wear on he worm screw. Then you would need to replace the entire actuator.

^This...
I was thinking the same thing;
I'm not sure what the screw is made of,
but I'd rather it destroy a plastic gear after seven or so years of use,
and just replace that.

Aluminum is usually a soft metal, maybe someone who has tried one can chime in after a few years of use to let us know how the actuator has stood up over time with an aluminum gear.

AV8R4AA 06-14-2016 02:56 PM

Is this repair a recommended procedure, even if you don't have any
dash lights?
I ask because I am nearing 100K miles.
No dash lights at all.
I have a 2004 X5 4.4i


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