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Transfer Case Rear Output Shaft Oil Seal: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, raise and support the vehicle.
  2. CAUTION: Index-mark the front flange on the rear driveshaft and the flange on the transfer case.
    Fig 1: Index-marking Driveshaft Front Flange & Transfer Case Flange
    G02153284Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Disconnect the rear driveshaft from the transfer case and position the driveshaft aside.
    1. Index-mark the front flange on the driveshaft and the flange on the transfer case.
    2. Remove and discard the four bolts.
    3. Disconnect the driveshaft from the transfer case and position the driveshaft aside.
  4. CAUTION: Index-mark the rear output shaft and the flange.
    CAUTION: The nut has a self-locking feature. Discard the nut and the washer after removing them.
    Fig 2: Index-Marking/Removing Rear Output Shaft & Flange
    G02153285Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Use the special tool to prevent the flange from turning. Remove and discard the nut and the washer.
  6. Using a suitable puller, remove the flange.
    Fig 3: Removing Flange
    G02153286Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the oil seal if it remains on the rear output shaft.
    Fig 4: Removing Oil Seal
    G02153287Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Using the special tool, remove the oil seal.
    Fig 5: Removing Oil Seal
    G02153288Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.