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Transfer Case

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  1. NOTE: The help of an assistant will be required.

    Position the transfer case on the crossmember.

    GFD559963Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. NOTE: The help of an assistant will be required.

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

    GFD559964Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. NOTE: Do not reuse the old transfer case-to-transmission bolts.

    Install new transfer case-to-transmission bolts.

    Torque

    : 168 lb.in (19 Nm)

    GFD559965Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. NOTE: Do not reuse the old transfer case-to-transmission bolts.

    Install new transfer case-to-transmission bolts.

    Torque

    : 168 lb.in (19 Nm)

    GFD559966Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Install the transmission support insulator. Refer to: Transmission Support Insulator . Refer to: Transmission Support Insulator - 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel . Refer to: Transmission Support Insulator .
  6. Connect the vent hose to the transfer case.
    GFD559880Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Attach the harness retainer clip to the transfer case.
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  8. Connect the shift motor electrical connector and attach the harness retainer clip to the transfer case.
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  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 Draining and Filling .
  12. If equipped. Position the skid plate and install the skid plate bolts.

    Torque

    : 177 lb.in (20 Nm)

GFD559856Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY