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Transfer Case

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  1. If installing a new transfer case: Install wiring harness and retainers.

    Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

    GFD626697Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. If installing a new transfer case: Connect the electrical connector and electrical wiring harness retainer.
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    • NOTE: The help of an assistant will be required.

      Position the transfer case to the transmission and onto the output shaft.

    • NOTE: Do not reuse the old transfer case-to-transmission bolts.

      Install new transfer case-to-transmission bolts.

      Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

    GFD626722Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. NOTE: Do not reuse the old transfer case-to-transmission bolts.

    Install new transfer case-to-transmission bolts.

    Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

    GFD626723Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Connect the electrical connector and attach the wiring harness retainer clip to the transfer case.
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  5. Attach the wiring harness retainer clips to the transfer case.
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  6. Disconnect the transfer case range sensor connector and detach the wiring harness retainer clip to the transfer case.
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  7. Connect the vent hose to the transfer case.
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  8. Install the transmission support insulator. Refer to: Transmission Support Insulator .
  9. NOTE: Align the index marks made during removal.

    Install the rear driveshaft Refer to: Rear Driveshaft .

  10. NOTE: Align the index marks made during removal.

    Install the front driveshaft. Refer to: Front Driveshaft .

  11. Check the transfer case fluid level. Refer to: Transfer Case Fluid Level Check .
  12. If equipped. Position the skid plate and install the skid plate bolts.

    Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

GFD626573Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY