Transfer Case Draining and Filling

Materials 

Draining 

• 1.
  
  Follow the health and safety precautions. REFER to: Health and Safety Precautions

• 2.
  
  With the vehicle in N, position it on a hoist. REFER to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview

• 3.
  
  If equipped. Remove the retainers and the underbody shield.

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• 4.
  
  Remove the PTU drain plug.

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• 5.
  
  Install the PTU drain plug.

  Torque:

  33 lb.ft (45 Nm)

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Filling 

• 1.
  
  Remove the PTU fill plug.

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• 2.
  
  Fill the PTU with clean fluid, level with the fill plug opening.

  Material

  Motorcraft® SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant / XY-75W140-QL (WSL-M2C192-A)

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• 3.
  
  Install the PTU fill plug.

  Torque:

  33 lb.ft (45 Nm)

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• 4.
  
  If equipped. Install the underbody shield.

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