How to rebuild a transfer case shift motor?
How to rebuild a transfer case shift motor?
Once you do this, it might be a good idea to try out the motor and run it in both directions (just to be sure the motor is working after reassembly). You can do this by directly applying 12-13V to two pins on the connector that go to the yellow and orange lines.
What are the gears on a transfer case?
Notice the marked positions on the transfer case (2H, 4H, 4L) that the selector shaft points towards with the tip. That order is the order of selection as well. In these shots it is pointing towards 2H (2 wheel drive high gear).
Can you repair a shift motor on a Ford Ranger?
There is silicone sealant used between the shift motor and the t-case body, so a little gentle prying might be in order (and don’tt forget to seal it back up and make it weatherproof when you are replacing it). For those of us who don’t have $300 just sitting around doing nothing, you might be tempted to fix the motor yourself. Well good for you!
Where is the end cap on a transfer case?
When assembling the end cap, be sure to have it oriented the right way so that the tab from the main case fits into the tab in the end cap (at the 11 position in the photo below). This end cap has a lubricated sleeve bearing as well as a little plate that fits in the end and rides against the motor shaft.
Are there any problems with the Ford Explorer transfer case?
Ford Explorer owners have reported 95 problems related to transfer case (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Explorer based on all problems reported for the Explorer.
What should I change in my 4×4 transfer case?
The two common failures in the 4WD system is the shift motor, and the control module. I went ahead and replaced the shift motor. This may seem like an expensive part, but you can actually get a new transfer case shift motor from Rock Auto for $64.00. For that price, I went ahead and just replaced it.
Once you do this, it might be a good idea to try out the motor and run it in both directions (just to be sure the motor is working after reassembly). You can do this by directly applying 12-13V to two pins on the connector that go to the yellow and orange lines.
What happens when you shift the transfer case on a Ranger?
When you shift the transfer case, you should be able to hear a clicking sound coming from the transfer case control module. When I started the Ranger, the 4WD lights came on like they should, went out, and then displayed the 4Lo light indicating that the truck was in 4Lo.
