removing transfer case on BMW x5 (2000) 

I was able to take my transfer case out without pulling off the exhaust. The flexible aluminum floor cover will come out if you remove the nuts and a couple of the exhaust hangers. That saved me a lot of work because I know a couple of the exhaust bolts were going to break! This was out of a 2003 X5 3.0. Just figured I would let you know in case you had the same problem.

I just wanted to clarify that the transfer case uses the same fluid as the transmission although they are separated. Also, you don’t need to remove that big nut on the part that connects to the rear driveshaft, it comes off along with the cover. Very good video man!

You're a legend mate, just what i was looking for.

Great video! I was wondering if you could make a video showing how to take the transfer case actuator motor only (and not the entire transfer case)?

My clicking noise only comes when I let off the throttle (deceleration) any idea on the specific problem maybe chain or splines to be exact but it’s a 2002 BMW X5 3.0i

How long was the job total from start to finish?

I will, in the future...

hey i have a question , cus i have 2001 bmw x5 4.4 and i think i have kind of a problem with 4x4 so , in my car imhad totally no sound of skipping chain but at the same time fromt tires are not spinning , even when car i standing on icy road , i have no idea what the owners before me did with the car . But i am affraid that in my transfer case someones just simply removed to chain , and im using my x5 as only 2wd drive, what do you think , is this vehicle is anle to drive only on 2 wheel drive if there is no chain ? But if chain is inside and i never heard any skipping chain sound then where is a problem that front tires doesnt spinn . I also had to say that at this moment abs and dsc doesnt work , because of two abs sensors.

Is it Ezra to remove the trans

hello. which it was damaged in the transfer.