Ford Explorer: Transfer Case / Removal and Installation - Transfer Case Front Output Shaft Seal

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual / Powertrain / Automatic Transmission / Transfer Case / Removal and Installation - Transfer Case Front Output Shaft Seal

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

	205-1018 Installation Tube
	205-1067 Installer, Output Shaft AWD

Removal

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

Remove the transfer case.

Remove the transfer case output shaft seal cover.

Remove and discard the transfer case output shaft seal.

Installation

NOTE: Apply petroleum jelly to the outer circumference of the oil seal.
Use Special Service Tool: 205-1067 Installer, Output Shaft AWD. , 205-1018 Installation Tube.

Install the 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)...

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 205-1018Installation Tube 308-943Installer, Input Seal Removal With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist...

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