Transfer Case Draining and Filling

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Special Tools

Illustration	Tool Name	Tool Number
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.	Oil Suction Gun	303-D104 (D94T-9000-A)

Material

Item	Specification
Motorcraft Transfer Case Fluid XL-12	-
Thread Sealant with PTFE TA-24	WSK-M2G350-A2

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Drain Plug & Fill Plug With Specifications

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item	Part Number	Description
1	7A110	Drain plug
2	7A110	Fill plug

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.

NOTE: Position a drain pan under the transfer case.

Remove the drain plug and drain the fluid.
Clean the drain plug and the drain plug area. Apply thread sealant to the drain plug threads and install the drain plug.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).

NOTE: Prior to removal, clean the area around the fill plug.

CAUTION: Incorrect fluid fill will result in transfer case failure.

Using the special tool, fill the transfer case with the recommended fluid, to specification.
- Transfer case capacity is 1.5-1.7L (3.1-3.6 pt)
- The fluid must be just below the fill plug hole. Fill the case until the fluid is up to the fill plug threads.

Fig 2: Filling Transfer Case Using Special Tool (303-D104)

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Apply thread sealant to the fill plug threads, then install the fill plug.
- Tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).