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2000 Mercedes Benz ML430FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Transfer Case -- 163 Chassis
- Basic Knowledge
- Transfer case (VG) preconditions for the low/ high shift - GF28.10-P-0002-01A
- Transfer case (VG) function - GF28.10-P-0002B
- Transfer case (VG) function - GF28.10-P-0002C
- Transfer case (VG), function description, contents - GF28.10-P-0999A
- Survey of system components, transfer case (VG), location / task / design / function - GF28.10-P-9999A
- "Low Range" switch, location - GF28.19-P-1003-01A
- Transfer case control system, function - GF28.19-P-3000A
- Location of transfer case control module - GF28.19-P-3100-01A
- Location/task/design/function of transfer case control module - GF28.19-P-3100A
- Location of transfer case "low range" indicator lamp - GF28.19-P-3300-01A
- Transfer case "Low Range" indicator lamp, function - GF28.19-P-3300-02GF
- Transfer case "Low Range" indicator lamp, function - GF28.19-P-3300-02GH
- Transfer case "Low Range" indicator lamp, location / task / design / function - GF28.19-P-3300A
- Transfer case "Low Range" indicator lamp, location / task / design / function - GF28.19-P-3300B
- Transfer case range selection motor, location - GF28.19-P-3400-01A
- Location/task/design/function of transfer case electric actuator motor - GF28.19-P-3400A
- Transfer case oil supply, function - GF28.55-P-3000B
- Trouble Diagnosis
- Self-Diagnostic System
- Transfer case diagnosis, contents - AD28.19-P-1000AZ
- Assignment to coupling for transfer case control module - AD28.19-P-2000-01A
- Assignment to coupling for transfer case actuator motor - AD28.19-P-2000-02A
- Notes on fault memory, transfer case - AD28.19-P-2000-03A
- Transfer case diagnosis, advanced information - AD28.19-P-2000A
- Transfer case diagnosis, fault memory - AD28.19-P-4000A
- Transfer case diagnosis, troubleshooting - AD28.19-P-5000A
- Testing & Repair
- Testing and repair work: Passenger cars: Transfer case - AR28.00-Z-9163AA
- Remove/install transfer case - AR28.10-P-0100GH
- Remove/installing radial shaft seal at output flange to front axle - AR28.10-P-4075GH
- Removing, installing radial shaft seal at output flange to rear axle - AR28.10-P-4150GH
- Remove/install radial shaft seal at transfer case input shaft - AR28.10-P-4200GH
- Removing, installing transfer case control module - AR28.19-P-1003GH
- Remove/install transfer case actuator motor - AR28.19-P-1004GH
- Remove/install output shaft relative to the front axle - AR28.50-P-1004GH
- Remove/install differential - AR28.50-P-1023GH
- Remove/install inverted tooth type chain and gear wheels - AR28.50-P-1200GH
- Remove/install bearing support with bearing - AR28.50-P-1300GH
- Remove/install reduction gear - AR28.50-P-1400GH
- Remove/install transfer case oil pump - AR28.55-P-1014GH
- Remove and install gearshift system - AR28.60-P-1004GH
- Removal and Installation
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.