Transfer Case - Electronic Shift

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Index-mark the driveshaft to maintain initial driveshaft balance during installation.

Remove the front driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT .

NOTE: To maintain initial driveshaft balance, index-mark the rear driveshaft.

Remove the rear driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT .
Remove the skid plate, if equipped.
- To install, tighten to 18 Nm (13 lb-ft).
Fig 1: Removing Skid Plate
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Drain the fluid if the transfer case is to be disassembled. For additional information, refer to TRANSFER CASE DRAINING AND FILLING .
Disconnect the transfer case shift motor electrical connector.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Transfer Case Shift Motor Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the transfer case shift motor wiring harness from the transfer case.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Transfer Case Shift Motor Wiring Harness From Transfer Case
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the vent tube.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Vent Tube
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

CAUTION: Secure the transfer case to the jack with safety strap.

Using a suitable jack, support the transfer case. Securely strap the transfer case to the jack.
Remove the transfer case.
- Remove the 6 transfer case-to-transmission bolts and separate the transfer case from the transmission.
- To install, tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  - Tighten the transmission-to-transfer case bolts evenly in a star pattern.
- Separate the transfer case from the transmission.
Fig 5: Removing Transfer Case
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Lower the transfer case from the vehicle.

CAUTION: Carefully clean the gasket surfaces. Nicks and gouges cause fluid leaks.

Remove the transfer case-to-transmission gasket and clean the mating surfaces.