Transfer Case Draining and Filling
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln Mark LT and 2007 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Special Tools
| Illustration | Tool Name | Tool Number |
|---|---|---|
| Oil Suction Gun | 303-D104 (D94T-9000-A) or equivalent |
Material
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| MERCON® Multi-Purpose Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX (US); XT-2-LM12 (Canada) |
MERCON® |
| Thread Sealant with PTFE TA-24 |
WSK-M2G350-A2 |
- 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.
- To install, tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Remove the fill plug.
- Using the special tool, fill the transfer case to specification. Fill the transfer case until the fluid slowly flows over the fill plug threads. Clean the fluid from the fill plug area.
- The fluid must be just below the fill plug hole. Because the fluid can be reached with a finger does not mean the fluid is at the correct level. Make sure the fluid is level with the filler opening for the correct fluid level.
- Apply thread sealant to the fill plug threads, then install the fill plug.
- Tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).
NOTE:
Clean the area around the fill plug.
CAUTION:
Incorrect fluid fill can result in transfer case failure.
NOTE:
The fluid level should be just below the fill plug.