There are four 12mm bolts holding this in place. The links on this video to products are for informational purposes only and in no way are an endorsement of the safety or effectiveness of the particular product. Step 9 - Replace the skid plate, drive shafts and fluid Replace the skid plate and drive shafts back into place. Finally, re-install the fill plug and you're done. After removing the bolts set it on an extra floor jack if you have one and wheel it out. I don't think this will have any adverse effects on the long run.
You're done once fluid begins to seep out of the fill plug hole. On the 99 the two screws are at the top and…. Anyhow, gently fill it up and fill it like a differential - until it starts to flow out of the fill hole. I used no sealant on my plugs and I have no leaks. Once removed, set aside and place the catch pan under the transfer case. Step 2 - Jack up the rear end or use a truck lift If you are using a floor jack, make sure you block all four tires.
Look in your owners manual or buy a chiltons manual from autozone. No problems in the transmission at all. This article applies to the Ford. Rear output type: slip yoke. Picture of the bottles are below. Call Surefire at 1-800-790-9094 for customer service, availability and technical assistance.
I'm not sure if this is needed or if I should have used something else on the threads, but I did it anyway. I couldn't get a good photo of the drain and fill plugs but it's obvious what they are when you look on the transfer case. So far the transfer case works just fine. The owners manual shows : 2004 Ford Ranger. The kid at the parts desk went and asked the techs and they said to use Mercon V. I have discovered that the problem is in the Wiring between the door and the cabin. One other way to access the plug is by going over the top of the crossmember and use a long extension.
Just compare to the new one you have to replace it with. I did in my 2004. These are the drain and fill plugs. Use an additional jack or extra jack stands to support the transfer case when you are ready to remove it from the back of the transmission. It is probably a good idea to use new gaskets, but if your old gaskets are still in good condition, you may opt to re-use them. I honestly didn't expect the fluid to be black and I was quite surprised. It is easily serviced by draining the fluid, drop the pan and filter and locate the sensor and replace it.
There are clutches in the transfer case so when it is in automatic 4x4 and the transfer case senses rear wheel slipping it engages the front axle automatically. Both plugs should be pretty tight mine had thread sealer on them previously , but putting the plugs back should only be snugged like a oil drain plug. There are only four 10mm bolts, two on each side connecting the skid plate to the frame. The owners love the extended oil changes and the engines run smoother and quieter too. I grab the Rubber boot and move it and the windows start working for a while.
When you disconnct the battery, you are going to have to reset a number of functions that have been stored by your computer. Set the new transfer case and wheel it back under and jack it back up into place. Call Surefire at 1-800-790-9094 for customer service, availability and technical assistance. Any nicks or gouges will cause fluid leakage. After around 500 miles I drained it again and used M1 auto trans fluid to see if the synthetic oil would hold up better. By - October 20, 2014 Contributors: This article applies to the Ford F-150 2004-2014 and Ford F-250, F-350, and Super Duty trucks 2005-2014.
Step 7 - Clean the metal mating surfaces Use a metal cleaner to clean the mating surfaces between the truck and the new transfer case. To access the fill plug, simply reach up and place your ratchet head in the fill hole. I am running royal purple in my differentials and t-case now. Anyhow, first you need to find the drain and fill plugs. Speedometer type: no speedometer hole. The black computer module is just below the release with… Its the rear abs sensor, located above the rear differential. When I did this change two weeks ago, my vehicle had 111k on it.
Once the t-case is drained, re-install the drain plug. Viewers should only seek the help of a trained professional located at a licensed auto repair shop for any fix, modification, alteration, or any change to their vehicle. I did this at my house instead of the shop, so I was limited to a funnel which is kind of tricky to use on a transfercase. I did this to ensure I wouldn't have a leak. AnswerIts the rear abs sensor, located above the rear differential.