Transfer Case

2021 Ford Transit-350 HD Base, Van Cargo Extended, 3.5L Eng VIN 8, AWDSECTION 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.

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    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.
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    All vehicles 

  8. Disconnect the vent hose from the transfer case.
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  9. Remove the transmission support crossmember. Refer to: Transmission Support Crossmember .
  10. Remove the transmission mount bolts and the transmission mount.
    GFD205309Courtesy 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.