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Transfer Case

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
  2. Remove the skid plate, if equipped.
  3. Drain the fluid if the transfer case is to be disassembled.
    • Install the drain plug when finished draining.
    4. Fig 1: Drain Plug
    GF0022971Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Index-mark the driveshaft to maintain initial driveshaft balance during installation.
  4. Remove the front driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT article.
    5. NOTE: Index-mark the driveshaft to maintain initial driveshaft balance during installation.
  5. Remove the rear driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT article.
  6. Disconnect the shift motor electrical connector.
    7. Fig 2: Locating Electrical Connector
    GF0022972Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the vent hose.
  8. Remove the RH exhaust heat shield.
    9. Fig 3: Right Exhaust Heat Shield Bolt
    GF0022544Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the LH exhaust heat shield bolt and the evaporative emissions canister bolt.
    10. Fig 4: Left Exhaust Heat Shield Bolt & Evaporative Emissions Canister Bolt
    GF0022545Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the fuel line bracket bolt and position the bracket and lines aside.
  11. Using a suitable transmission jack, position it under the transmission. Make sure the jack makes contact on the outer ribs of the fluid pan. Secure the transmission to the jack with a safety strap.
  12. Remove the 2 transmission mount nuts and the crossmember.
    13. Fig 5: Transmission Mount Nuts
    GF0022546Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the crossmember bolts and nuts.
    1. Remove the 4 crossmember bolts and nuts.
    2. Remove the crossmember.
    14. Fig 6: Crossmember Bolts & Nuts
    GF0022547Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the 5 transmission mount bolts and the transmission mount.
  15. Using a suitable transmission jack, support the transfer case.
    16. Fig 7: Transmission Jack
    GF0022973Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the 6 transfer case-to-transmission bolts.
  17. Separate the transfer case from the transmission and move the transfer case rearward off the output shaft and lower it from the vehicle.
  18. Remove the transfer case-to-transmission gasket and clean the mating surfaces.
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