Ford Explorer: Transfer Case / General Procedures - Transfer Case Draining and Filling
Draining
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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
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If equipped.
Torque:
21 lb.ft (28 Nm)
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Remove the drain plug and drain the fluid.
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Clean the drain plug and the area around drain plug.
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Install the drain plug.
Torque:
142 lb.in (16 Nm)
Filling
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Clean the fill plug and the area around fill plug. Remove the fill plug.
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Fill the transfer case fluid.
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Install the fill plug.
Torque:
142 lb.in (16 Nm)
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...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
205-1018Installation Tube
205-1067Installer, Output Shaft AWD
Removal
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist...
Other information:
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...
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...
Categories
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.
Left-Hand Side
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