Transfer Case

1992 Ford Ranger 2D Pickup, 2.9 T, StandardSECTION Transfer Case
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (TRANSFER CASE)

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Borg-Warner 1345
Control Lever-To-Transfer Case Bolt
Large Bolt 71-90 (96-122)
Small Bolt 31-42 (42-57)
Drain Plug 10-14 (14-19)
Extension Housing-to-Transfer Case Bolt (1) 25-43 (34-58)
Front Drive Shaft-to-Yoke Bolt/Nut 10-15 (14-21)
Rear Drive Shaft-to-Yoke Nut 10-15 (14-21)
Skid Plate Bolt 15-20 (21-27)
Borg-Warner 1356
Drain Plug 10-14 (14-19)
Extension Housing-to-Transfer Case Bolt (2) 25-43 (34-58)
Front Drive Shaft-to-Yoke Bolt/Nut 10-15 (14-21)
Rear Drive Shaft-to-Yoke Nut
Bronco 20-25 (27-34)
"F" Series 10-15 (14-21)
Skid Plate Bolt 15-20 (21-27)
All Others
Control Lever-to-Transfer Case Bolt (Bronco II & Ranger)
Large Bolt 70-90 (95-122)
Small Bolt 31-42 (42-57)
Drain Plug 14-22 (19-30)
Rear Driveshaft-to-Transfer Case Output Flange Bolt 61-87 (83-118)
Extension Housing-to-Transfer Case Bolt (3) 25-35 (34-47)
Front Drive Shaft-to-Yoke Bolt/Nut 12-16 (16-22)
Skid Plate Bolt 15-20 (21-27)
Transfer Case Strut (Aerostar)
Strut-to-Engine Bolt 45-60 (61-81)
Strut-to-Transfer Nut 45-60 (61-81)
(1) Tighten in sequence. See Figure.
(2) Tighten in sequence. See Figure.
(3) Tighten in sequence. See Figure.
RENDER: 1.0x

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