Transfer Case Actuator: Service and Repair

Transfer Case Shift Motor

Removal
1
WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
2 Remove the transmission crossmember. For additional information, refer to Transmission Support Crossmember - 5.0L Service and Repair
For additional information, refer to Transmission Support Crossmember - 3.0L Diesel
For additional information, refer to Transmission Support Crossmember - 4.0L/2.7L Diesel Service and Repair




3
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the joints or gaiters, do not allow the transmission to hang on the driveshafts.
CAUTION: Discard the bolts.
Remove the shift motor.
- Lower the rear of the transmission for access.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Remove the 4 Torx bolts.

Installation
1
CAUTION: Make sure that new bolts are installed.
Install the shift motor.
- Clean the components.
- Tighten the Torx bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).
- Connect the electrical connector.
2 Install the transmission crossmember. For additional information, refer to Transmission Support Crossmember - 5.0L Service and Repair
For additional information, refer to Transmission Support Crossmember - 3.0L Diesel
For additional information, refer to Transmission Support Crossmember - 4.0L/2.7L Diesel Service and Repair
3 Calibrate a new transfer case shift motor using the diagnostic tool.