Removal (Pickup)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1996 Ford Ranger, 1996 Ford Pickup, 1996 Ford F-Super Duty, 1996 Ford Explorer, and 1996 Ford Bronco. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove skid plate (if equipped). If disassembling transfer case, drain fluid from transfer case. Install plug. Mark drive-shafts for reassembly. Disconnect transfer case vent hose.
- Disconnect rear drive shaft from transfer case output shaft yoke. Remove front drive-shaft shield. Disconnect front drive shaft. Remove torsion bars and rear torsion bar support. On vehicles equipped with manual shift, use Shift Linkage Insulator Tool (T67P-7341-A) to disconnect shift rod.
- Disconnect speed sensor electrical connector. Disconnect 4WD indicator switch electrical connector and transfer case coil electrical connector. On electrical shift vehicles, disconnect electric shift motor electrical connector. On F350 Super Duty, disconnect control rod between transfer case shift lever and gearshift lever. On all models, support transfer case and remove transfer case-to-extension housing bolts. Lower transfer case.