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

  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. Remove the transfer case.
  1. Remove the transfer case output shaft seal cover.
  1. Remove and discard the transfer case output shaft seal.

Installation

  1. 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.
  1. Install the transfer case.

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    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)...

    Removal and Installation - Transfer Case Input Shaft Seal

    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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