BMW instruction requires to support Transmission or Transfer case before removing cross member. Without support, weight of the Transmission, Transfer case and shaft puts lots of stress on the joints ate the transferase and possible on the lower oil pan split joint, which may eventually starts leaks from lower oil pan gasket. Also, this is a good opportunity to drain and fill the Transfer case fluid.
@@fcpeuro Perfect! About to order fluids from u guys for the TC and both the front and rear diff. Can u please advise if both the front and rear diff for F15 N55 X5 xdrive use 75w90? Thanks
i want to change transfer case oil in my BMW X5 F15 Diesel. So it would be a great favor if you share a video on how to calibrate transfer case with ISTA. i could not find it anywhere on youtube. waiting for your video. thanks and regards...
That's a good question. My E70 had it destroyed. Never noticed anything wrong with it. Maybe... maybe some little vibration at full throttle that I haven't felt after. Technician found it damaged while replacing transmission fluid.
Thank you for this video!!!! I do have a question. What are the typical symptoms of the mount needing replacement? I’m currently driving a xdrive35i with third row seating w air suspension and the second row (comfort seats vibrate on rough terrain. Even below 15 mph. Thought this might be related?
this is a couple years later but might be helpful for people having the problem now. for anyone wondering the symptoms, my e70 bmw x5 had a vibration that i would feel right below my center console. the vibration would stop at around 15-20mph and be totally fine from then on at high speeds. i would also feel it on turns, up to a certain mph. hope this helps! (i have my notifications on so just @ me and reply and i’ll get back to you)
@@mydogeatsmeout1941 thanks for the reply mate. I wrote it off as just the seat latches not being tight enough or really bad latch tolerances from factory. So just shit quality in a sense.
@@mydogeatsmeout1941I’m getting kind of symptoms that my whole transfer case shakes when on lift when I give it little gas. And it also vibrates the whole car while turning steering to right on big road curves but goes away when steering wheel is straight and to left.
I wish you would have included a transfer case fluid replacement video on this one since everything was already off. I’m looking at doing the transfer case fluid change on my 2014 X5 SDrive, is the fill plug easily accessible to drain/fill the fluid without removing all those parts first?
I’m assuming by this point you’ve come to the pleasant realization that your sDrive X5 does not have a transfer case that needs maintenance, since it’s a RWD vehicle.
With a little more effort you can succeed in this replacement using liquid detergent in the friction soles and vaseline on the new part, 60-70% by hand and the rest with a few light hammer blows.
Wish you would have showed or atleast advised on how to remove exhaust pipe on driver side. Obviously it was removed before hand to show how easy it is to drop transfer case cross bar. I tried DIY, bought parts and tools only to realize exhaust pipe is in the way. Do you have a video on how to remove exhaust pipe?
My guess is that you've got a modded exhaust because it should be doable without touching exhaust. That said, BMW do like to create a thousand different variants of each series car. Edit: oh, i see what you mean. No, if you take off the shrouds on the other side then don't need to touch the exhaust.
I have an F15 40d. Does anybody else with the same/similar model notice when you come off the throttle at around 1500-2000 revs, there’s is some slight jerking/vibration as the revs are dropping back down? It seems to happen just as the revs drop back down past 1500rpm. It’s particularly noticeable when driving around town and you’re only applying light throttle on and off around that region. It almost feels like a misfire, but it can’t be. Any idea????
BMW instruction requires to support Transmission or Transfer case before removing cross member. Without support, weight of the Transmission, Transfer case and shaft puts lots of stress on the joints ate the transferase and possible on the lower oil pan split joint, which may eventually starts leaks from lower oil pan gasket. Also, this is a good opportunity to drain and fill the Transfer case fluid.
Super helpful ! Extraordinary detail !! Thanks !!!
Thank you for watching!
great opportunity to change the Transfer Case Fluid.
That video is coming out next stay tuned - and no worries, no Stephen Power tools required!
@@fcpeuroI can’t seem to find this video anywhere. Have a link?
Can you please make a video on how to replace engine mounts for 2018 BMW x5 f15? Thanks.
Loving all the F15 content as I just got one. When will you guys change the transfer case and front diff fluid in one?
Its ready to publish just stand by!
@@fcpeuro Perfect! About to order fluids from u guys for the TC and both the front and rear diff. Can u please advise if both the front and rear diff for F15 N55 X5 xdrive use 75w90? Thanks
@@fcpeurois the F15 transfer case fluid video up? I’m looking at doing that on my 2014 X5 SDrive and not sure it’s the same as the XDrive models?
Thanks for all the great videos. How about a video on engine mounts for this mode!
Coming soon!
Is this the cause of the car feeling bumpy when you're accelerating? A worn-out bushing?
Do you have a video of changing engine mounts of this f15?
Does that part leak oil? I have a small leak where the metal and black plastic meet, I think it’s around that area…
Great work ty for sharing knowledge, 1 question boss tc fill should be until spill?
Yes
i want to change transfer case oil in my BMW X5 F15 Diesel. So it would be a great favor if you share a video on how to calibrate transfer case with ISTA. i could not find it anywhere on youtube. waiting for your video. thanks and regards...
Great video, should have done transfer case fluid change while you were there!
I'd bet it will be part of a future diy, they usually focus on one task at a time
How do you know when it's bad? Thanks for this DIY & PLEASE keep the F15's video's coming.
That's a good question. My E70 had it destroyed. Never noticed anything wrong with it. Maybe... maybe some little vibration at full throttle that I haven't felt after. Technician found it damaged while replacing transmission fluid.
@@aruekca18det how many miles were on it then?
@@abimmernut 94,000kms 10 years
@@aruekca18det wow! That only 58k miles. Was they any oil getting on it from transmission or engine?
@@abimmernut nope. But in my country the road are not that good really. 🙄
Show how to change the transfer case fluid on the f15 and f32
odd that my 2013 x5 xdrive35i also has the same transfer case and actuator motor
잘보고 있어요 항상 건강조심하세요
Show how to change the transfer case fluid on the x5 and 4 series next
Thank you for this video!!!! I do have a question. What are the typical symptoms of the mount needing replacement? I’m currently driving a xdrive35i with third row seating w air suspension and the second row (comfort seats vibrate on rough terrain. Even below 15 mph. Thought this might be related?
Check your front suspension first all bushings.
this is a couple years later but might be helpful for people having the problem now. for anyone wondering the symptoms, my e70 bmw x5 had a vibration that i would feel right below my center console. the vibration would stop at around 15-20mph and be totally fine from then on at high speeds. i would also feel it on turns, up to a certain mph. hope this helps! (i have my notifications on so just @ me and reply and i’ll get back to you)
@@mydogeatsmeout1941 thanks for the reply mate. I wrote it off as just the seat latches not being tight enough or really bad latch tolerances from factory. So just shit quality in a sense.
@@mydogeatsmeout1941I’m getting kind of symptoms that my whole transfer case shakes when on lift when I give it little gas. And it also vibrates the whole car while turning steering to right on big road curves but goes away when steering wheel is straight and to left.
@@DeepakGupta-qg3xh i’m not too sure. mine would happen on both left and right turns, but only if it was under 20mph. it could maybe be your CV axle?
I wish you would have included a transfer case fluid replacement video on this one since everything was already off. I’m looking at doing the transfer case fluid change on my 2014 X5 SDrive, is the fill plug easily accessible to drain/fill the fluid without removing all those parts first?
I’m assuming by this point you’ve come to the pleasant realization that your sDrive X5 does not have a transfer case that needs maintenance, since it’s a RWD vehicle.
Garret
Would you do an e90 xDrive transfer case mount? I believe they use the same mounts, don’t they?
With a little more effort you can succeed in this replacement using liquid detergent in the friction soles and vaseline on the new part, 60-70% by hand and the rest with a few light hammer blows.
Nice work!
This tool on FCP euro doesn't say that it fits F15s?
Wish you would have showed or atleast advised on how to remove exhaust pipe on driver side. Obviously it was removed before hand to show how easy it is to drop transfer case cross bar. I tried DIY, bought parts and tools only to realize exhaust pipe is in the way. Do you have a video on how to remove exhaust pipe?
My guess is that you've got a modded exhaust because it should be doable without touching exhaust. That said, BMW do like to create a thousand different variants of each series car.
Edit: oh, i see what you mean. No, if you take off the shrouds on the other side then don't need to touch the exhaust.
Is that similar to a G30 transfer case mount, what would be the part number?
Can I rent that tool from you guys?
I have an F15 40d.
Does anybody else with the same/similar model notice when you come off the throttle at around 1500-2000 revs, there’s is some slight jerking/vibration as the revs are dropping back down? It seems to happen just as the revs drop back down past 1500rpm. It’s particularly noticeable when driving around town and you’re only applying light throttle on and off around that region.
It almost feels like a misfire, but it can’t be.
Any idea????
Same
Issue. Check my video in my channel. No answer whatsoever. Been driving like that for 2 years
Ita a feature not an issue. People pay extra for this vibrations.
What would happen for the mount to be replaced? Because I have an F15 myself
Dose bad TC mount makes the rear seats vibrate? Very noticeable while car stopped on D.
hi i have x5 2012 3.5i and when inturn left or right i have light vibration! any idea? thank you
how do you replace the whole transfer case mine craked and trying to figure out how to remove it.
Can you make a engine mounts replacement diy for this model
Hey there, we can certainly add it to our queue!
How Often Do You Need to Replace
That’s not how it works. you check it first if it need to be replaced then you replace it.
Good day guys my x5 f15 says communication error when I try to connect to transfer case anyone with idea on how to solve this issue
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