ML 430 transmission/differential mtce intervals

[marshavnyd]

What are the factory recommended fluid change intervals for a 1999 ML 430 for: transmission/torque converter, front and rear differential, and transfer case?

When we bought our ML new, the information provided was none of these components required maintenance. I think that has changed for the transmission, but I have heard recommended intervals ranging from every 37,5000 miles to 75-100K miles. I know Mercedes has its own Automatic Transmission Fluid and I would use that for any change, but what's the "official" recommended change interval?

I believe the differentials and transfer case are still regarded as "no maintencance." Can someone please confirm this?

Thanks in advance for any information.

[lkchris]

For 2006 the transmission service became a one-time-only change at 39K miles.

[marshavnyd]

Would that be a recommendation that came out in 2006, covering earlier models as well? Or is that now the recommendation for the 2006 model year?

Thanks in advance for any clarification.