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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. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. CAUTION: Index-mark the front flange on the rear driveshaft and the flange on the transfer case.
  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.
      Fig 1: Disconnecting Driveshaft From Transfer Case
      G03276391Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  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: Holding Drive Flange & Removing Nut
    G03276392Courtesy 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
    G03276393Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the oil seal if it remains on the rear output shaft.
    Fig 4: Removing Oil Seal From Rear Output Shaft
    G03276394Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Using the special tool, remove the oil seal.
    Fig 5: Removing Oil Seal
    G03276395Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.