Transfer Case Draining and Filling

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MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item	Specification
Motorcraft® Transfer Case Fluid XL-12	ESP-M2C166-H

Remove the drain plug and drain the transfer case.

Fig 1: Locating Transfer Case Drain Plug
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the drain plug.
- Tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).

NOTE: If the correct fill procedures are not followed, a transfer case failure can result.

NOTE: The fluid level must be just below the fill plug hole.

Remove the fill plug from the rear of the transfer case and fill the transfer case with the specified automatic transmission fluid.
Install the fill plug.
- Tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).