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      02-06-2023, 02:31 PM   #82
jfandl
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Drives: 2014 BMW X5 5.0 (F15) - BM3
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Originally Posted by kdad View Post
Curious for those that have done this job, who also removed the bracket that is in the way of the fill plug? The long bolt that holds the bracket across the transfer case bushing is hard to undo. Any tips?
18mm Socket on the rear side of the cross member - I find it easiest to remove first, then the six bolts holding the cross member. You can easily push the transmission up as necessary. I measured the distance to ground and made a L shaped piece of wood to support the transmission on the metal where the transfer box connects. Do NOT support it from the pan, it's all plastic.
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