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Transfer Case - Overview

Transfer case 

The Transfer Case is a gearbox that attaches to the output shaft of the transmission through a splined input at the transfer case. Torque from the transmission is transferred to the rear driveshaft through the transfer case mainshaft. When torque to the front driveshaft is required it is transferred through a multi plate wet clutch and chain drive arrangement to the front output shaft of the transfer case.

Transfer case components 

GFD660557Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Item Description
1 Transfer case clutch actuator
2 Fill plug
3 Drain plug

Transfer case components 

GFD660558Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Item Description
1 Transfer case input shaft seal
1 Transfer case oil seal
1 Dust cover

Output Shaft internal components 

GFD660559Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Item Description
1 Output shaft seal
2 Ring seal
3 Flange lock nut