Ford Explorer: Transfer Case / Removal - Transfer Case

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual / Powertrain / Automatic Transmission / Transfer Case / Removal - Transfer Case

  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, remove the transfer case heat shield.

  1. NOTE: Take extra care not to damage the component.


    Position aside and support the rear driveshaft.
    1. Mark the driveshaft flex coupling to the transfer case flange.
    1. Remove and discard the driveshaft flex coupling to transfer case flange bolts.
  1. Remove the transmission support crossmember.
    Refer to: Transmission Support Insulator (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Removal and Installation).
    Refer to: Transmission Support Insulator (307-01B Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R80, Removal and Installation).
    Refer to: Transmission Support Insulator (307-01C Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R80 MHT, Removal and Installation).

  1. NOTICE: Make sure that the vent hose/valve is not blocked.

    Detach the transfer case vent hose and position aside.
  1. Disconnect the transfer case wiring connector.
  1. Remove and discard the transfer case mounting bolts.
  1. Remove and discard the transfer case mounting bolts.
  1. Disconnect the transfer case from the transmission output shaft and the driveshaft. Remove the transfer case from the vehicle.
  1. Remove and Install a new front driveshaft slip yoke boot.
    Refer to: Front Driveshaft Slip Yoke Boot (205-01 Driveshaft, Removal and Installation).

    Removal and Installation - Transfer Case Rear Seal

    Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 205-072Universal Flange Holding Wrench 205-1018Installation Tube 205-1067Installer, Output Shaft AWD 205-D027 (D80L-1013-A) 2 or 3 Jaw..

    Installation - Transfer Case

    Materials Name Specification Motorcraft® High Temperature 4x4 Front Axle and Wheel Bearing GreaseXG-11 WSS-M1C267-A1  NOTICE: Do not over-lubricate the driveshaft ..

    Other information:

    Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Owners Manual: Switching Lane Centering On and Off


    The cruise controls are on the steering wheel. See Cruise Control. Press the button. The indicator appears in the information display. When the system is on, the color of the indicator changes to indicate the system status. See Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators...

    Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Rear Door Upper Moulding


    Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar. Remove the upper belt moulding screw at front of the door. Torque: 12 lb.in (1.3 Nm) Lift the moulding at the front edge using a non-marring trim tool and slide forward to disengage from the tab at the rear and remove th..

    Categories

    Children and Airbags

    WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child restraint. Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an active airbag. If you must use a forward-facing child restraint in the front seat, move the seat upon which the child restraint is installed all the way back.

    read more

     
    Copyright © 2026 www.foexplorer.com