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Transfer Case Shift Lever: Installation

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    CAUTION: Do not tighten the bolt that attaches the transfer case control lever assembly to the transmission case at this time.
  1. Align the new transfer case control lever assembly pivot bolt over the correct mounting hole in the transmission case and start the bolt into the threaded hole by hand.
    1. For vehicles with a gasoline engine and manual transmission, or a diesel engine and manual or automatic transmission, install the new bolt in the forward (LH) threaded hole in the transmission case.
    2. For vehicles with a gasoline engine and automatic transmission, install the new bolt in the rearward (RH) threaded hole in the transmission case.
      Fig 1: Locating Threaded Hole In Transmission Case
      G04650848Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Position the second bolt in the unused threaded hole in the transmission case.
    • For vehicles with a gasoline engine and manual transmission, or a diesel engine and manual or automatic transmission, position the pin in the rearward (RH) threaded hole in the transmission case.
    • For vehicles with a gasoline engine and automatic transmission, position the pin in the forward (LH) threaded hole in the transmission case.
    3. CAUTION: Verify that the control rod is still attached correctly to the transfer case.
    CAUTION: Verify that the transfer case is still in 4H.
    Fig 2: Locating Control Rod To Lower Shifter Arm
    G04650849Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Connect the control rod to the lower shifter arm.
    4. CAUTION: Make sure the transfer case is in 4H. Hold the control lever against the 4H detent while tightening the bolt. This will make sure of correct transfer case gear engagement during transfer case operation.
  4. Hold the control lever against the 4H detent while tightening the transfer case control lever pivot bolt.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
      Fig 3: Locating Transfer Case Control Lever Pivot Bolt
      G04650850Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Position the shift lever with the bezel and boot assembly. Install the 2 shift lever bolts.
    • Tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
      Fig 4: Locating Shift Lever Bolts
      G04650851Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Position the bezel and boot assembly and install the screws.
    Fig 5: Identifying Bezel And Boot Assembly Screws
    G03909667Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Verify the shift sequence from 2H to 4L to 2H.
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