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March 1, 2013 Service bulletin

Oil Leak from Transfer Case

BMW technical service bulletin 240113 for 2007-2013 BMW X5, 2011-2014 BMW X3 and 2008-2014 BMW X6 and others.

Bulletin number
240113
Component
Power train
Summary
Oil Leak from Transfer Case. Oil is leaking from the transmission area, or oil seepage is noticed from the transmission/transfer case area during a service. CAUSE The leak can be misdiagnosed as a transmission fluid leak from either the mechatronics sleeve or transmission oil pan. The leak is actually coming from the transfer case (input or output shaft seal).

Owners of these vehicles have filed 308 complaints in the transmission category.

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