Ford Ranger Maintaince And Repair Manual page 787

Exploded view of the 13−54 electronic shift transfer case−44−05 model is similar
The catalytic converter is located beside the transfer case. Be careful when working around the catalytic
converter because of the extremely high temperatures generated by the converter.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise the vehicle and support it safely.
3. If so equipped, remove the skid plate from frame.
4. Remove the damper from the transfer case, if so equipped.
5. On electronic shift models, remove the wire connector from the feed wire harness at the rear of the
transfer case. Be sure to squeeze the locking tabs, then pull the connectors apart.
6. Disconnect the front driveshaft from the axle input yoke.
7. If equipped, loosen the clamp retaining the front driveshaft boot to the transfer case, and pull the
driveshaft and front boot assembly out of the transfer case front output shaft.
8. Disconnect the rear driveshaft from the transfer case output shaft yoke.
9. If equipped, disconnect the speedometer driven gear from the transfer case rear cover.
10. If equipped, disconnect the electrical wire harness plug from the Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS).
11. Disconnect the vent hose from the mounting bracket.
12. On manual shift models, perform the following:
1. Remove the shift lever retaining nut and remove the lever.
2. Remove the bolts that retains the shifter to the extension housing. Note the size and location
of the bolts to aid during installation. Remove the lever assembly and bushing.
13. If equipped, remove the heat shield from the transfer case.
14. Support the transfer case with a transmission jack.
15. Remove the 5 bolts (6 bolts on the AWD transfer case) retaining the transfer case to the transmission
and the extension housing.
16. Slide the transfer case rearward off the transmission output shaft and lower the transfer case from the
vehicle. Remove the gasket from between the transfer case and extension housing.
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