Great video. I found it as I have a leak around one of the bolts that hold the transfer case halves together (bolt is corroding), and I have been searching for the torque specs. My question is, should you use lock tite on the bolts? I will need to verify I have the same transfer case for the torques. I have a 2016 XLT 2.7 engine
18 lbft per Mitchell guide, I'd assume yours is the same. 13mm head/M8 thread (if I recall, been 8 mos since I did this). A little silicone or PTFE as a seal/lube. Thanks for watching
So you answered part of my question about the TC. Mine howls at various speeds so I switch to 4A ('12 EB with ESOF so three mode TC) The bigger issue was the case was empty, as in basically no fluid! Secondary was the grinding/surging when in 4H and attempting to accelerate in 4H or 4A. I am just ordering a used case off Ebay since I can't justify 2K for a truck with 185K on the clock. Let me know what you think but good job!
@@CodyCrafted Yeah, my mechanic and I were discussing it today and scratching our heads too. I'm going to swap the TC for a used one and check the trans seal and even the vent hose.
My question is could this have been avoided by more oil changes and that transfer case I just bought a 2017 Ford F150 lariat and it has 79,000 miles and I think I’m about to do the oil change in that transfer case
my typical recommendation is to either A: follow the manual for any vehicle maintenance. or B: 50k intervals for typical driving 30k if you tow or run oversized tires, and flush if there's a chance you got water in it. Same intervals for diffs.
So i can split the case halves under the truck without parts falling out of the transfer case? The halves are leaking bad and i have to change the outputshaft seal also
If you're careful, parts don't fall out. But pulling the whole case isn't that big of a deal to do it on the bench. Probably wouldn't hurt to swap out the bushing and bearing while it's apart. The output growl and leak is pretty common
been hearing this grinding metallic noise from this area in my 2018 f150 3.5 Eco with 99k miles and when it happens the rpms race up and simultaneously loss of power to the rear (like someone pushed in the clutch on a standard transmission while foot still in the gas) It may be possible that the transfer case has never been serviced and I take it to the garage religiously for oil changes and ask about anything else that needs to be serviced. How frustrating...
Hey, do you have an email so I can send you a video I have the same truck. I’m wondering if the sound I’m having is the same. I literally strapped my phone lol underneath my truck and made a video.
Did you have that grinding noise when decelerating? I’m having the same issue but the noise and rattle happen when I slow down and goes away when I apply the brake
About the 2010 f-150 and related transfer cases. You state that the output bushing that supports the rear driveline slip yoke is not available. This is not correct info. Bushing is readily available from ford,, but requires a TRUE parts parts person to find . Anyone who needs this bushing can order it at the local ford dealer. This bushing, when compromised causes intermittent rumble, vibration noise caused by the mainshaft inside the transfer case wobbling under moderate loads.
Ford part # 7L1Z7118A I see one other person commented about a year ago with this same info on your site. I got my info from the local dealer, with much,much resistance on their behalf. Lazy parts guys who don't want to do their job Ford left the part off the books. I had to research it myself and when I went to order it they denied it exists,, but like betty crocker says " the proof is in the pudding" And I have the proof (parts).
Another pointer for you Cody. Forget all that phoney ATF fluid garbage they say to use in the transfer cases. These poor grade fluids, and this includes ALL including synthetic varieties are the biggest cause of wear and subsequent failures. Switch to THF 1000 available only from your local CHEVRON commercial dealer. Read the label, the only transmission fluid out there with a MIL spec. In other words, it is the standard all others are compared to!
You can get that output bushing from Ford, part number 7L1Z-7118-A about $10, I just got two yesterday, they are impossible to find aftermarket
good tip!
How do you remove the bushing??
Well done sir!
Thank you
I wish I could have heard that noise to see if I've got the same issue. Good info though.
Great video. I found it as I have a leak around one of the bolts that hold the transfer case halves together (bolt is corroding), and I have been searching for the torque specs. My question is, should you use lock tite on the bolts? I will need to verify I have the same transfer case for the torques. I have a 2016 XLT 2.7 engine
18 lbft per Mitchell guide, I'd assume yours is the same. 13mm head/M8 thread (if I recall, been 8 mos since I did this).
A little silicone or PTFE as a seal/lube.
Thanks for watching
So you answered part of my question about the TC. Mine howls at various speeds so I switch to 4A ('12 EB with ESOF so three mode TC) The bigger issue was the case was empty, as in basically no fluid! Secondary was the grinding/surging when in 4H and attempting to accelerate in 4H or 4A. I am just ordering a used case off Ebay since I can't justify 2K for a truck with 185K on the clock.
Let me know what you think but good job!
Kinda hard to diagnose noises over the comment section 🤣
Um, no fluid, makes noises..... 4th and long
@@CodyCrafted Yeah, my mechanic and I were discussing it today and scratching our heads too. I'm going to swap the TC for a used one and check the trans seal and even the vent hose.
My question is could this have been avoided by more oil changes and that transfer case I just bought a 2017 Ford F150 lariat and it has 79,000 miles and I think I’m about to do the oil change in that transfer case
my typical recommendation is to either A: follow the manual for any vehicle maintenance. or B: 50k intervals for typical driving 30k if you tow or run oversized tires, and flush if there's a chance you got water in it. Same intervals for diffs.
Thanks for posting...Question, at 2.18 the chain looks a little stretched? Should it be replaced, don't know just asking? Thanks.
You can't see it when both ends of the shafts are supported.
The only way to know is measure the stretch between pins
So i can split the case halves under the truck without parts falling out of the transfer case? The halves are leaking bad and i have to change the outputshaft seal also
If you're careful, parts don't fall out. But pulling the whole case isn't that big of a deal to do it on the bench.
Probably wouldn't hurt to swap out the bushing and bearing while it's apart. The output growl and leak is pretty common
I have a 2013 f150 5.0 4x4 and it has trouble shifting out of 4x4 into 2x. You ever run into that
I am thinking shift motor
Shift motor or chain slack
been hearing this grinding metallic noise from this area in my 2018 f150 3.5 Eco with 99k miles and when it happens the rpms race up and simultaneously loss of power to the rear (like someone pushed in the clutch on a standard transmission while foot still in the gas) It may be possible that the transfer case has never been serviced and I take it to the garage religiously for oil changes and ask about anything else that needs to be serviced. How frustrating...
Put it on jack stands and run it in gear. Use a stethoscope to isolate the noise
Hey, do you have an email so I can send you a video I have the same truck. I’m wondering if the sound I’m having is the same. I literally strapped my phone lol underneath my truck and made a video.
Cody@codycrafted.com
Oh the things we do for our Babies!! 😅
I’d like to see it too. Trying to see if it’s this or the rear diff
Did you have that grinding noise when decelerating? I’m having the same issue but the noise and rattle happen when I slow down and goes away when I apply the brake
I'd put it on jack stands and get underneath to listen to individual components before jumping into a repair
Whos your parts people? I have a 2009 f150 4x4 and need that transfer case.
We got one from LKQ locally
About the 2010 f-150 and related transfer cases. You state that the output bushing that supports the rear driveline slip yoke is not available. This is not correct info. Bushing is readily available from ford,, but requires a TRUE parts parts person to find . Anyone who needs this bushing can order it at the local ford dealer. This bushing, when compromised causes intermittent rumble, vibration noise caused by the mainshaft inside the transfer case wobbling under moderate loads.
Cool, what's the part number, then?
Ford part # 7L1Z7118A
I see one other person commented about a year ago with this same info on your site.
I got my info from the local dealer, with much,much resistance on their behalf. Lazy parts guys who don't want to do their job
Ford left the part off the books. I had to research it myself and when I went to order it they denied it exists,, but like betty crocker says " the proof is in the pudding"
And I have the proof (parts).
Another pointer for you Cody.
Forget all that phoney ATF fluid garbage they say to use in the transfer cases. These poor grade fluids, and this includes ALL including synthetic varieties are the biggest cause of wear and subsequent failures.
Switch to THF 1000 available only from your local CHEVRON commercial dealer.
Read the label, the only transmission fluid out there with a MIL spec.
In other words, it is the standard all others are compared to!
Wasn't available at the time. 🤷♂️The repair was done July of 22.
Any tips on how to isolate the bushing as the problem?
My f150 triton 4.6l v8 has 372,000 miles
They'll go a long way if you take care of em
Yahtzee!