Item 12: Cover Assembly Note
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer and 2004 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Apply a 3-mm (1/8-inch) bead of sealant to the transfer case mating surfaces.
- Position the transfer case halves together.
CAUTION:
Applying too much silicone gasket and sealant can plug the fluid filter and cause transfer case failure.
NOTE:
Make sure the transfer case mating surfaces are clean.