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

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).

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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