BMW ATC35L And ATC45L
Around late 2009 early 2010 BMW introduced two new
transfer cases, the ATC35L and the ATC45L.
The ATC35L is a gear driven transfer case. Which means
there is no chain making for a more compact unit. This
unit is used in the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 Series coupes &
sedans and the X1.
The ATC45L is a chain driven transfer case used in the
X3, X4, X5 and X6s. Both the 35L and 45L are
electrically shifted and have clutch drums.
With the introduction of the ATC400 and ATC500 in the
X3 and X5 respectively, BMW moved from a more
traditional transfer case to the electric shifted clutch
pack system.
These units have a drum with frictions and steels
known as the clutch pack. The clutch pack is activated
by the electric shift motor which receives information
from various sensors in the vehicle.