Ford Explorer: Transfer Case / Description and Operation - Transfer Case - Overview

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual / Powertrain / Automatic Transmission / Transfer Case / Description and Operation - Transfer Case - Overview

Transfer case

The Transfer Case is a gearbox that attaches to the output shaft of the transmission through a splined input at the transfer case. Torque from the transmission is transferred to the rear driveshaft through the transfer case mainshaft. When torque to the front driveshaft is required it is transferred through a multi plate wet clutch and chain drive arrangement to the front output shaft of the transfer case.

Transfer case components

Item	Description
1	Transfer case clutch actuator
2	Fill plug
3	Drain plug

Transfer case components

Item	Description
1	Transfer case input shaft seal
1	Transfer case oil seal
1	Dust cover

Output Shaft internal components

Item	Description
1	Output shaft seal
2	Ring seal
3	Flange lock nut

Specifications

Lubricants, Fluids, Sealers and Adhesives Item Specification Transfer case fluid Material: Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmissi..

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