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    4. : Torque distributor motor gear replacement

BMW X3 - Video tutorial

Model: BMW X3 MK 1, E83 - Years 2003-2010
Part: Engine
Operation: Torque distributor motor gear replacement

If the anti-skid warning light comes on on the instrument panel display and, especially in the starting phase, you feel some jerking, then most likely there is a problem with the transfer case; however, before rushing to repair the transfer case, make sure all four tires are the same: any differences in the profile of the front tires compared to the rear ones could generate the same problem due to the difference in the rolling coefficient. Once this aspect has been established, the jerks in the starting phase could be caused by an elongation of the chain inside the transfer case or by the typical wear of the drive gear of the same which is made of plastic: it is easily available in the after market. spare gear made of bronze. To replace, lift the car, apply a support under the heat cost allocator and remove the support bracket and move the anti-heat bulkhead away to reach the motor which looks like a window lifter; once the motor has been put on the bench, proceed with the disassembly and replacement of the worn gear and then reinstall it. On the occasion of this repair, it is also suggested to change the oil in the distributor and have the adaptive parameters of the clutches reset with a diagnostic tool.


Posted on 22 August 2023 by ScegliAuto

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Handbrake adjustment on Ford Ecosport

First remove the plastic profile at the base of the gear lever. To do this, slightly widen the side edges and carefully lift it to release it. There is no need to remove it completely, just move it forward to avoid bother. Now remove the plastic center console around the handbrake by first working from the rear to release it and lifting it until the brake lever passes. Also in this case it is not necessary to remove it completely but, paying attention to the connected cables, it can be stowed in front of the passenger seat. At this point we notice that at the base of the handbrake lever, on the front, we find a nut. By acting on it, with a 10 wrench, we can adjust the brake force, increasing it by turning the nut clockwise, or decreasing it by turning it counterclockwise. Once adjusted, the center console can be repositioned first, pressing lightly to engage it, and then the profile of the gearbox base.

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