4MATIC transfer case, function - GF28.10-P-1000AV

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MODEL 204.0 with TRANSMISSION 722.960/962/963/964/965 as of model year 2009

MODEL 204.2 with TRANSMISSION 722.962/965 as of model year 2009

MODEL 204.9 with TRANSMISSION 722.960/962/964/965

MODEL 212 with TRANSMISSION 722.960/961/962/971

MODEL 216 with TRANSMISSION 722.961 as of model year 2009

MODEL 221 with TRANSMISSION 722.960/961/962 as of model year 2009

Sectional view of transfer case

Fig 1: Sectional View Of Transfer Case

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4MATIC transfer case, general

The transfer case is integrated into the rear section of the 7-speed automatic transmission.

What makes it so special is its single-stage side output with integrated universal joint (6).

The single-stage version, in contrast to the dual-stage side output of previous transfer cases, no longer requires a spur gear set including the bearing. This acts positively on efficiency, weight and the noise characteristics of the drivetrain.

In a repair case, the transfer case cannot be separately replaced. It has to be completely replaced along with the automatic transmission.