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2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WD

Transfer Case

2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION Transfer Case
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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

Transmission Jack

All vehicles 

  1. Remove the front driveshaft. Refer to: Front Driveshaft .
  2. Drain the fluid if the transfer case is to be disassembled. Refer to: Transfer Case Draining and Filling .

    Vehicles equipped with a slip yoke 

  3. Remove the rear driveshaft. Refer to: Rear Driveshaft .

    Vehicles equipped with a U-joint flange 

  4. Position the driveshaft aside.

    • Index mark the driveshaft and U-joint flange.

    • Remove and discard the U-joint strap bolts and U-joint straps.

    • Position the driveshaft aside and support it with mechanics wire.

    GFD409464Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Vehicles equipped with electronic shift on the fly transfer case 

  5. Disconnect the shift motor electrical connector and detach the harness retainer clips and pushpin from the transfer case.
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    Vehicles equipped with manual shift transfer case 

  6. Disconnect the manual shift indicator harness connector and pushpin.
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  7. Remove manual shift lever cable bracket nuts and position the manual shift lever cable aside.
    GFD408374Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    All vehicles 

  8. Disconnect the vent hose from the transfer case.
    GFD409466Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Remove the transmission support crossmember. Refer to: Transmission Support Crossmember .
  10. Remove the transmission mount bolts and the transmission mount.
    GFD409467Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Using a transmission jack, remove the transfer case-to-transmission bolts and remove the transfer case. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.