Ford Explorer: Transfer Case / General Procedures - Transfer Case Draining and Filling

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual / Powertrain / Automatic Transmission / Transfer Case / General Procedures - Transfer Case Draining and Filling

Draining

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
    Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
  1. If equipped.
    Torque: 21 lb.ft (28 Nm)
    1. Remove the drain plug and drain the fluid.
    1. Clean the drain plug and the area around drain plug.
    1. Install the drain plug.
      Torque: 142 lb.in (16 Nm)

Filling

    1. Clean the fill plug and the area around fill plug. Remove the fill plug.
    1. Fill the transfer case fluid.
    1. Install the fill plug.
      Torque: 142 lb.in (16 Nm)

    General Procedures - Transfer Case Fluid Level Check

    Check Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation). NOTE: Make sure that the vehicle is standing on a level surface...

    Removal and Installation - Transfer Case Front Output Shaft Seal

    Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 205-1018Installation Tube 205-1067Installer, Output Shaft AWD Removal With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist...

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    Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Steering Column Upper Shaft


    Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Remove the steering column. Refer to: Steering Column (211-04 Steering Column, Removal and Installation).   WARNING: Do not reuse steering column shaft bolts...

    Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Owners Manual: Power Liftgate


    WARNING: It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a crash, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seatbelts...

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    When these locks are set, you cannot open the rear doors from the inside.

    A child safety lock is on the rear edge of each rear door. You must set the child safety lock separately on each door.

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