Transfer Case
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Pickup, 2003 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2003 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2003 Ford Excursion, and 2003 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- All Vehicles
Install a new mounting gasket. - Raise the transfer case into position.
- Install the six bolts retaining the transfer case to the extension housing.
- Automatic Transmission Vehicles
Remove the jack stand from the extension housing. - Install the transmission mount.
- Position the crossmember and loosely install the two nuts.
- F-Super Duty Automatic Transmission Vehicles
Install the three LH crossmember bolts. - Install the RH crossmember bolts.
- Excursion Automatic Transmission Vehicles
Install the ten crossmember bolts. - Attach the wire harness to the crossmember.
- All vehicles
Remove the high-lift jack. - Automatic Transmission Vehicles
Tighten the transmission mount-to-crossmember nuts. - All Electric Shift Transfer Cases
Connect the vent hose. - Connect the two gear motor encoder assembly electrical connectors.
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- All Manual Shift Transfer Cases
Connect the 3-position mode switch harness connector. - Connect the manual shift linkage.
- All Vehicles
Connect the front driveshaft to the transfer case and install the four new bolts. - Install the rear driveshaft. See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
- If equipped, install the skid plate and the four bolts.
- If drained, fill the transfer case.
CAUTION:
Secure the transfer case to the high-lift jack with a safety strap.
NOTE:
Typical is shown.
CAUTION:
Align the index-marks when installing the driveshaft.