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Transfer Case: Notes

MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Item Specification
MERCON® Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX MERCON®
  1. Remove the rear driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVELINE SYSTEM .
  2. Remove the front driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVELINE SYSTEM .
  3. Remove the four bolts and the skid plate, if equipped.
    Fig 1: Removing Four Bolts And Skid Plate
    G03182404Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Drain the fluid if the transfer case is to be disassembled. For additional information, refer to TRANSFER CASE DRAINING AND FILLING .
    Fig 2: Identifying Fluid Drain Plug
    G03182405Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
    Fig 3: Exploded View Of Transfer Case
    G03182406Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.