2008 BMW X3 Transfer Case Motor Repair E83
How to fix the transfer case actuator problem that seems to happen to all X3s between 80K-120K miles, for less than $15.
Link to gear: http://amzn.to/2cXjbFo
You know you have the stripped plastic transfer case gear if you've experienced any number of these signs:
You hear a clicking noise after you take the key out of the ignition
You sometimes see the 4x4 light, SRS light, and brake light on after driving the car a while
You experience reduced RPMs and you hear light tire skipping or squealing (this only happened once, the first time the problem presented itself)
Feels like the center differential isn't doing what it's supposed to
I watched the Bentley Publishers version of the repair first, which gave me the confidence to do this repair myself. Really, as long as you have the right tools, this can be done in a few hours.