Transfer Case - Expedition
Transfer Case - Expedition1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Drain the fluid if the transfer case is to be disassembled.
^ Install the drain plug when finished draining.
3. Remove the 2 nuts and the front driveshaft shield.
^ To install, tighten to 18 Nm (13 lb-ft).
4. NOTE: Index-mark the driveshaft to maintain initial driveshaft balance during installation.
Remove the front driveshaft.
5. NOTE: Index-mark the driveshaft to maintain initial driveshaft balance during installation.
Remove the rear driveshaft.
6. Disconnect the electrical connector.
7. Disconnect the vent hose.
8. CAUTION: Secure the transfer case to the jack with a safety strap.
Using a suitable transmission jack, support the transfer case.
9. NOTE: Position a suitable drain pan below the transmission extension housing.
Remove the 6 transfer case-to-transmission extension housing bolts.
^ To install, tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
10. NOTE: Watch for obstructions.
Separate the transfer case from the transmission extension housing, move the transfer case rearward off the output shaft, then lower the transfer case from the vehicle.
11. CAUTION: Carefully clean the gasket surfaces. Nicks and gouges cause fluid leaks.
Remove the transfer case-to-transmission gasket and clean the mating surfaces.
