Transfer Case Draining and Filling

Transfer Case Draining and Filling

















1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

2. Remove the drain plug and drain the fluid.





3. Clean the drain plug and the drain plug area. Apply thread sealant to the drain plug threads and install the drain plug.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).


4. NOTE: Prior to removal, clean the area around the fill plug.
Remove the fill plug.






5. NOTICE: In the Electronic Shift-On-The-Fly (ESOF) transfer case use Motorcraft(R) Transfer Case Fluid and in the 2-speed torque-on-demand transfer case use Motorcraft(R) MERCON(R) LV Automatic Transmission Fluid. Incorrect fluid fill will result in transfer case failure.
Using the Oil Suction Gun, fill the transfer case with the recommended fluid, to specification.
- Transfer case capacity is 1.4L (2.9 pt).

- The fluid must be 7 mm (0.27 in) below the fill plug hole.






6. Apply thread sealant to the fill plug threads and install the fill plug.
- Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).