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Transfer Case: Assembly

    CAUTION: Do not crush the seal.
    Fig 1: Installing Shifter Shaft Seal
    G02168862Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Using the special tools, install the shifter shaft seal.
  2. Using the special tools, press the front output shaft support bearing into the case.
    Fig 2: Pressing Front Output Shaft Support Bearing
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  3. Using the special tool, install the oil seal.
    Fig 3: Installing Oil Seal
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  4. Using the special tool, install the oil seal.
    Fig 4: Installing Oil Seal
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  5. Install the front output shaft and flange and snap ring.
    Fig 5: Installing Front Output Shaft And Flange And Snap Ring
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  6. Install the ring gear, if removed.
    1. Position the ring gear.
    2. Install the snap ring.
      Fig 6: Installing Ring Gear
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  7. Install the dampener snubber.
    Fig 7: Installing Dampener Snubber
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  8. CAUTION: Do not crush the bearing cage.
    Fig 8: Installing Bushing And Bearing
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  9. If removed, using a suitable press and the special tool, install the bushing and the bearing.
  10. If removed, using a suitable press, install the planetary gear carrier support bearing.
    Fig 9: Installing Planetary Gear Carrier Support Bearing
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  11. Install the snap ring.
    Fig 10: Installing Snap Ring
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  12. Install the front planetary gear set assembly.
    1. Expand the snap ring.
    2. Position the front planetary gear set assembly, and release the snap ring.
      Fig 11: Installing Front Planetary Gear Set Assembly
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  13. Install the shift rail.
    Fig 12: Installing Shift Rail
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  14. Install the reduction shift fork and the high-low collar as an assembly.
    Fig 13: Installing Reduction Shift Fork
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  15. Install the electric shift cam assembly.
    Fig 14: Installing Electric Shift Cam Assembly
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  16. Install the pump assembly and the rear output shaft as an assembly.
    Fig 15: Installing Pump Assembly And Rear Output Shaft
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  17. Install the thrust washer.
    Fig 16: Installing Thrust Washer
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  18. Install the oil pan magnet into its slot in the case.
    Fig 17: Installing Oil Pan Magnet
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  19. Install the drive chain and sprockets as an assembly.
    Fig 18: Installing Drive Chain And Sprockets
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  20. Install the tone wheel.
    Fig 19: Installing Tone Wheel
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  21. CAUTION: When removing or installing the clutch pack assembly, do not separate the clutch pack assembly. Keep tension on the clutch pack upon removal. Set the clutch pack assembly on the bench in the same position as it was located in the transfer case. The thrust washer in the lower clutch pack uses tabs to hold it in place. If the thrust washer is not in place, a transfer case clearance problem can occur.
    Fig 20: Installing Clutch Pack Assembly
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  22. Install the clutch pack assembly.
  23. CAUTION: Use a new snap ring.
    Fig 21: Installing Snap Ring
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  24. Install a new snap ring.
  25. Install the wave spring.
    Fig 22: Installing Wave Spring
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  26. Install the apply cam and balls.
    1. Install the apply cam.
    2. Install the steel balls.
      Fig 23: Installing Apply Cam And Balls
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  27. Install the cam and coil housing.
    Fig 24: Installing Cam And Coil Housing
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  28. Install the thrust bearing.
    Fig 25: Installing Thrust Bearing
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  29. Using the special tools, press the front output shaft rear bearing, and the rear output shaft support bearing into the case.
    Fig 26: Pressing Front Output Shaft Rear Bearing
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  30. Position and support the clutch coil assembly, and install the nuts.
    Fig 27: Installing Nuts
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  31. CAUTION: Applying too much silicone sealant can plug the fluid filter and cause transfer case failure.
    NOTE: Make sure the transfer case mating surfaces are clean.
  32. Apply a 3-mm (1/8-inch) bead of sealant to the transfer case mating surfaces.
  33. Position the transfer case halves together.
  34. Install the bolts, tighten them evenly in a star pattern.
    Fig 28: Installing Bolts
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  35. Install the tone wheel.
  36. Install the oil seal.
    Fig 29: Installing Special Tool
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  37. NOTE: Align the index-marks made during disassembly.
  38. Assemble the following components:
    1. Install the output flange.
    2. Install the oil seal.
    3. Install the output flange washer.
    4. Install the nut.
      Fig 30: Installing Output Flange And Oil Seal
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  39. While holding the flange with the special tool, tighten the nut.
    Fig 31: Installing Special Tool
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  40. CAUTION: Make sure the sensor seats flat against the boss.
    Fig 32: Installing Front Output Shaft Speed Sensor
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  41. Install the front output shaft speed sensor.
  42. CAUTION: Make sure the sensor seats flat against the boss.
    Fig 33: Installing Rear Output Shaft Speed Sensor
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  43. Install the rear output shaft speed sensor.
  44. NOTE: Make sure the motor mounting surfaces are clean.
    Fig 34: Applying Sealant To Motor Mounting Surface
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  45. Apply a 3-mm (1/8-inch) bead of sealant to the motor mounting surface on the case.
  46. Install the transfer case shift motor.
    Fig 35: Installing Transfer Case Shift Motor
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  47. Install the coil wire pin in the electrical connector.
    1. Install the coil wire pin.
    2. Install the connector interlock.
      Fig 36: Installing Coil Wire Pin In Electrical Connector
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  48. Install the heat shield.
  49. Install the dampener.
  50. Remove the transfer case from the special tool.
  51. Install the transfer case in the vehicle. For additional information, refer to TRANSFER CASE .