Mercedes Transfer Case Fluid Change

[@MP-cb7zk]

Hi Keith, you mentioned in your video that you would include the part numbers (Drain/fill plug, copper washers, etc.). I can't locate that info. Can I ask you to include that info in the post. Thank you very much.

[@caesarhossain]

The part numbers are not mentioned on the description. Can you please add them. Thanks

[@milanjelicic5435]

What is the part number for the plugs you used? I did not see it in description. Thank you.

[@trentonhowey3109]

I really enjoy watching your episodes...

[@harashharipradad2696]

Please add the part number for the drain plugs. thank you

[@LG4774]

Very good...simple and to the point, thanks

[@tomb375]

I love the comment " You Break This Your Dead" Approx 2:48 Yes, sad but true! Love it! keep them coming! Thank you.

[@iRepairAutos]

Thanks for the feedback! I appreciate it.

[@OttoThompsonReviews]

I have a 2007 GL450 with 180k miles on it. Is it ok to use Valvoline full synthetic Maxlife multi vehicle transmission fluid in the transcase? Well its all i got and i need to drive the car. If not i well change it later. Thanks.

[@ehabhamdan157]

@what milage the oil should change??

[@antoniohill8853]

And what model is this being performed on?

[@hydrovideo8463]

Thanks for your videos. Can I get part numbers or links for the replacement drain plugs and the copper washers?

[@cojac1982]

What model Mercedes did you do that transfer case fluid change on?

[@tulipox123]

my GL450 was making an awful noise while in 2nd gear. after doing this fluid change the noise is gone. thanks for the video.

[@mgolfgreat]

bro your chain maybe loose, would need to be replaced...There is one DIY for transfer case chain replacement

[@rosepatton592]

if you run out of 85-90 and top off with 95-145 Lucas is this a big problem. ????

[@59sttrackplayer80]

can this go for the c300 2008 4matic??

[@franksgaragehonda]

Hey there I have a 2007 e550 4matic. Having noise/clunking in the transfer case. Not 100% sure That is the problem.. But I want to change the fluid. Before a put a new one in. I believe yours is Chain driven.. mine seems to have a planetary gear and clutches? Have any knowledge with those cars? The u joints and axles are good.

[@efrenresurreccion9391]

Hi I like the video it's very informative. By the way could give us the part # for the transfer case drain plug and is it the same plug for the differential?

[@Randy-qq8lr]

thx u brother. Subbed! Really love the W163 content. buying one tomorrow actually. ML320. ‘03

[@mrlemer4]

What are the plug and copper washer numbers

[@rusty358]

My manual says to use Dexron ATF. It seems to work ok. Any long term downside to this?

[@iRepairAutos]

Probably not. If it's in warranty stick to Mercedes branded products.

[@bushmaster1740]

I used the LubriMoly Marine Dex III on Amazon for $6. It's synthetic and has the filler tube built in. Dex 6 is just a synthetic version of Dex 3, but it requires a paid licence from GM. I'll probably do it again with Mobil 1 soon. It takes 2 changes to get it right.

[@steveblottenberger1097]

Keep up the good work with maintenance doing it yourself good job

[@fernandogonzalezruiz5867]

Hallo ime Come from Southwest Spain and i drive a Mercedes-Benz 180c automaat way i hear soft zingen norse under i have flush my difrenteel if i go harder thans 40 thans its gone wat can be te problemen have fore a difrenteel?? Grtz fernando

[@rankmeuptoday2119]

Great video! Does this work with 2017 gla250 4matic and if not which ones do I need for the front and back differentials ?

[@DerrickSderrickisONLINE]

Did we mention which Mercedes model this is?

[@starentveveo]

Hey I have a 2012 cls550 4matic how often should i change transfer case fluid

[@olivernikolic9886]

I have 2011 glk 350 and am experiencing rumbling noise at front when l turning slowly left or right ... otherwise everything is OK in driving. Please let me know what you are thinking..any advice.. Thank you

[@nezukokamado4550]

Sounds like your wheel bearing is worn out or damaged or needed adjustment and re-greased the bearings. You can lift the tires up and spin it to see which is bad. Those wheel bearings always go bad or get out of alignment and needed to readjust. The wheel bearings is held by one single screw type nut that need a Allen wrench to unlock.

[@davidjacobs8558]

It seems for W164, recommended ATF is 4134, for both Transfer Case and Transmission. MBZ approval 236.14

[@kdao1007]

this video is for W251 - 4matic have different fluids, front transfer case is differential fluid and rear is ATF fluid. I use liqui moly brands vs Mercedes brand. Just me.

[@tedlu008]

Just FYI. Transfer case drain & fill plugs are $15 ea gasket $7 ea at local MB dealer.

[@sambalaibatdovchin7773]

thank for helpful video on gear oil change. what will happen if I reuse old plug bolts?

[@DM-yy1mc]

Probably nothing

[@mazent8084]

Hi...Good job Excellent & good finishing...me to today already I changed differential fuild for my porsche front differential...best regard to..

[@bpy4073]

Why didn't you use a torque wrench?

[@timlin254]

how often do you change transfer case fluid, also front and rear diff

[@prandomable]

Front and rear diff can go for a long long time.

[@tom24gr46]

Very nice video! Which Mercedes model are you performing this on?

[@shawnc2719]

Can you make a video of how to install remote start?

[@ayouneric9531]

wasn't it suposed to get 236.12 fluid in stead of 236.14 for 722.9 and 6 tranny ?

[@dougantelman2369]

Ok you were correct to get new plugs, at least the lower one. The drain plug on mine was pretty rusted and I wouldn’t trust the torx bit to use it again.

[@rp1268]

Hi Keith. I have a humming and scraping noise when driving on the highway. I replaced the front wheel bearings and that didn’t fix it. The mechanic swapped out the front differential with a used one and that didn’t work either. He says it’s the transfer case. Could it be making a scraping noise though? Scraping is more pronounced when going on the highway and turning the wheel slightly around bends. Thank you

[@mgolfgreat]

seems like the transfer chain bearing which eventualy damage the chain

[@rp1268]

@@mgolfgreat good diagnosis. I replaced the transfer case and the noise disappeared. Used transfer case had 20k more miles on it but works. Sad to replace such a large item after 78k or so…

[@cantbanthejerk1748]

Is there a link for the plugs? Or would have to to go go the dealer to get them?

[@mtorres1788]

I would like you to make a video explaining how to change the oil of the front differential of a Mercedes Benz C 240 4matic year 2004, w203

[@tpl3288]

He has done video's for both front and rear diff

[@petchged]

Where is the part number Boss? :-) I see only the ATF Fluid. Nice video, Thank you very much sir.

[@tpl3288]

If you have your VIN number when you go to the dealer to buy them they can pull up the part number from your VIN

[@supermotoboy3664]

Is this the same for a 2008 gl450? Is there a rear?

[@iRepairAutos]

Yes there is a rear. The gear oil is the same. The plugs size are different.

[@BIGSYKES100]

Hey Kieth I took my r350 to a mechanic for balance shaft repair and got my car back now it shifts real hard when I decelerate what could be the problem? Hoping it’s just need a transmission oil change it has 125k miles Thanks!

[@iRepairAutos]

Hmm... find out from them if they did a fluid flush on the transmission, or if they took the transmission out as well. Has the transmission fluid ever been changed prior to the engine work?

[@BIGSYKES100]

iRepair Autos thanks for replying haven’t had any contact with the mechanic but I don’t think he removed the transmission and don’t know if the fluid had been flushed but I owned the car since new and never had the transmission service

[@YangSword9x]

BIGSYKES100 Sykes NEVER SERVICED!? You need flush/cleaner ASAP!!! Or don't service it & let it break like my brother-in-law did....

[@JohnWick-s2x]

ats the front right

[@madeinthehell1622]

Model car?

[@michaelbenz3379]

was the a g63?

[@Spidepig09]

You should fill it from the top, theres another hole, when you fill from the inspection hole your not filling it up completly

[@dougantelman2369]

I’m going to a TC fluid on a C240 wagon.. afraid to see what’s gonna come out

[@iRepairAutos]

dirty gear oil most likely. Let me know what you find.

[@dougantelman2369]

@@iRepairAutos 400 mL of very dark fluid came out. Through the upper hole I added 600 mL of new fluid, then decided to add another 200 mL. I then removed the large lead weights from the back of the transfer case, opened the inspection hole and let the extra drain out. After driving the car about 10 miles, the shuddering/groaning that was occuring during tight turns, parking etc was nearly gone. I would do a second fluid change, but without a lift, its a PIA job! While I was down there I also replaced the transmission mount (under the TC) and the front driveshaft flex disc.

[@ericjohnson5479]

You should double check before adding ATF134 in the transfer case. My 09’ E350 4matic should have ATF with a part # A001989230310

[@rp1268]

I have some noise on mine. I’ve seen some people replace the chain and rebuild the transfer case. My car only has 75k on it. Do you think it just needs a fluid change? Did you have to change yours at all in your 250k miles of ownership? Thanks

[@iRepairAutos]

with miles that low I would definitely change the fluid before assuming anything worse. How do you know it's not a noisy wheel bearing?

[@rp1268]

@@iRepairAutos I took it in for a wheel bearing replacement this morning. When the tech was using his scope to listen to the noise while it was on the lift and being driven, he also heard noise from the transfer case. I will find out tomorrow whether the wheel bearing replacement gets rid of the noise completely from inside the cabin. They will work on my car in the morning. In the meantime I started googling transfer case problems and came across many links where the chains stretch and require a rebuild. They are replacing the fluid regardless so will take it from there. Thanks as always for your contribution and help. It’s really helped me diy my car whenever possible (i.e. when I don’t need a lift). I’m having tranny cooler lines replaced, front wheel bearing and a transmission service done by an independent right now. Hopefully after this the car will run without major problems for a while (though I still have some things that I haven’t had break yet like the camshaft magnets).

[@rp1268]

Update: I had the wheel bearing replaced and that fixed 95% of the noise. I have a small amount left which could be a tire out of balance (i rotated them last week). I am also now actively listening for noise so maybe it was there the whole time and i'm only hearing it now. The transfer case was making some noise so he replaced the fluid and said don't worry about it for now. Also replaced the front diff fluid, pulleys, tensioner, drive belt, transmission cooler lines and did a transmission service while I was there (parts I provided from fcp). The only downside is that I have a leaky oil pan which on this car to fix requires the subframe to be dropped. This sucks because its not worth fixing that. I will see how the leak evolves. Hopefully it doesn't get worse. Do you know of any way to patch it from the outside? FWIW i am using M1 0w40 european formula. Other than that the car runs fine so hopefully i can get a few more years out of it. Cheers

[@keithsutton3446]

@@rp1268 I'm glad things are working out. The items that you changed are great maintenance items that you changed before they break. Which can fail and leave you stranded on the road.

[@mgolfgreat]

@@rp1268 I had similar noise on my 2011 GL 450 with the 2nd gear would occasionally get stuck, I opened the transfer case and found the chain over stretched due to a worn out bearing- changed these two parts(after market) for under $400 -have not had any noise or gear issues since then I filled the transfer case with the genuine mercedes ATF fluid

[@josephacierno5898]

Great video. What was the amount of fluid. Also I see you’re a fellow traveler. Great job brother.

[@epapa737]

Till it starts leaking

[@tasbulatsutzhanov6325]

Заливаю масло по допуску 236.13, а оно замерзает при температуре - 10 и раздатка начинает трещать пока не прогреется 🙁

[@vasyvasy7396]

Это старый допуск. Надо заливать 236.14. Здесь в ролике тоже 236.14

[@leonidmarkaryan2503]

Keith, is transfer case fluid same as the transmission fluid? Thanks loads.

[@iRepairAutos]

Hi Leonid. No - the transfer case uses specific ATF Fluid. The transmission uses specific ATF fluid as well not necessarily the same weight. D

[@leonidmarkaryan2503]

Thanks a mil, bro. Got it:)

[@PetePutros]

You used the wrong ATF fluid. The ATF fluid for the transfer case just says Mercedes ATF fluid. The ATF for the transmission is ATF 134. Torque spec is 30 nM btw.

[@PetePutros]

Think about it. If it was the same as the transmission. They would have just had the transfer case and trans share the same fluid and be one piece, like they do on some of the newer 722.9 7G transmission.

[@the_first_resort940]

Benz tech here. Red atf in both. No difference

[@ep30lite66]

Thank you

[@mucacomucaco2580]

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[@jacquelineflores4126]

Is that all??? And that was $129 at the shop

[@iRepairAutos]

Yes - Dealerships stay open because they charge these high prices. There's not much profit in new car sales.

[@rong2252]

My dealer just quoted $427 for transfer case oil chg on a 2014 e350!

[@iRepairAutos]

Rip off!

[@MrPami9899]

Hey, are you a mercedes benz tech?

[@iRepairAutos]

Nah.... Those guys are overrated.

[@bushmaster1740]

Dexron 6 is the same

[@waynesalekin6773]

Awesome

[@Dawgz15]

Thanks!

[@fernanforuiz5753]

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[@elijahhall4879]

nice

[@dougantelman2369]

I don’t understand why you replaced the drain plugs. I would’ve just bought the compression washers and called it a day

[@iRepairAutos]

They are cheap enough. Those plug threads wear out. But I hear you. Either way it's cool

[@Im4ever2b]

You indicated in your video with the parts number for the drain plug, well so many have asked??? How come no respond??? Why say something you can't provide, especially when people make comments and ask sand yet you neglected to see the comments. Though yet you want people to subscribe...

[@KainOfNosgoth]

I need to speak to the manager!

[@trikator]

Mercedes owners manual states 0.5 L capacity . Mine took only around 0.375 L.I was wondering what is everyone else’s experience.Thanks

[@iRepairAutos]

If it's a brand new unit yea. Otherwise, it's less as you found.

[@dotdot8566]

What model Mercedes is this? And is it a 4matic?

[@iRepairAutos]

This is the 2006 ML350. Yes it is the 4Matic.

[@bigsneakypete]

This is a transfer case fluid change boss......obviously it’s 4matic

[@Robert26181]

hello thank you for your video I have a few questions I have 2012 Mercedes GL450 4matic I want to change the oil on the transfer case box I called the dealership to order the oil they sent me the transmission oil and they told me they are using the same oil the transfer box case and the transmission that are the same oil and this is the number for the oil A000989690511AULW and I think they gave me the wrong oil what do you think I didn't use it yet I just want to verify more

[@tulipox123]

part # for the copper washer on 2014 GL 450 is 007603016105

[@honorableD]

You break this your dead🤣🤣

[@denysua8975]

good evening, what's the size of the cork?