Transfer Case Rear Output Shaft Seal: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup, 2012 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2012 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2012 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Vehicles equipped with a flange

Using the Output Shaft Oil Seal Installer and the Handle, install a new rear output seal.

Fig 1: Installing Rear Output Seal Using Output Shaft Oil Seal Installer And Handle
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using the Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture to prevent the flange from turning, install the rear flange and a new rear output flange nut.
- Tighten to 251 Nm (186 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 2: Installing Rear Flange And Rear Output Flange Nut
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Align the index marks made during removal.

Connect the rear driveshaft to the transfer case.
Install 4 new rear driveshaft flange bolts.
- Tighten to 102 Nm (75 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 3: Locating Rear Driveshaft Flange Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Vehicles equipped with a slip yoke
Using a suitable driver, install the rear output seal.
Install the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT .