Transfer Case Draining and Filling
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
SPECIAL TOOLS
| Oil Suction Gun 303-D104 (D94T-9000-A) |
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-10-QLVC |
MERCON® LV |
| Motorcraft® Transfer Case Fluid XL-12 |
ESP-M2C166-H |
| Thread Sealant with PTFE TA-24 |
WSK-M2G350-A2 |
| 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 & LIFTING .
- 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 (133 lb-in).
- Remove the fill plug.
- Using the Oil Suction Gun, fill the transfer case with the recommended fluid, to specification.
- Transfer case capacity is 1.4L (2.9 pt).
- The fluid must be 7 mm (0.27 in) below the fill plug hole.
- Apply thread sealant to the fill plug threads and install the fill plug.
- Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
NOTE:
Prior to removal, clean the area around the fill plug.
NOTE:
In the Electronic Shift-On-The-Fly (ESOF) transfer case use Motorcraft® Transfer Case Fluid and in the 2-speed torque-on-demand transfer case use Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid. Incorrect fluid fill will result in transfer case failure.