Transfer Case: Notes

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.

MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Item	Specification
MERCON® Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX	MERCON®

Remove the rear driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVELINE SYSTEM .
Remove the front driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVELINE SYSTEM .
Remove the four bolts and the skid plate, if equipped.

Fig 1: Removing Four Bolts And Skid Plate
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.

Fig 3: Exploded View Of Transfer Case
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.