In this video I show you how to remove your Borg and Warner 44-06 Electric Shift Transfer Case from the 4R70W Transmission on this 2003 Ford F-150 4.6L and replace the input shaft seal.
The problem the customer had was, the transmission indicator showed that there was no fluid in the transmission. Upon inspection he saw no visible leaks.However the transmission was 3 quarts low. That's when he brought it to me and I discovered all the transmission fluid was in the transfer case.
NAPA # 18771 Transfer Case Input Shaft Seal
NAPA # 99187 Transfer Case Input Shaft Speedi-Sleeve
T-Case Info:
The Borg-Warner 44-06 manual shift and electronic shift transfer cases are a three-piece magnesium design. The unit transfers engine power from the transmission to the front and rear axles. Under normal driving conditions the unit is in 2-wheel drive high (2H), but when desired, the operator may shift into 4-wheel drive high (4H) or 4-wheel drive low (4L). The operator may shift from 2H to 4H or from 4H to 2H at any speed up to 88 km/h (55 mph). The vehicle speed must be less than 5 km/h (3 mph), the brake applied, and the transmission in NEUTRAL to shift into 4L. The transfer case is shifted either manually or electronically. The unit is lubricated by a positive displacement fluid pump that channels fluid flow through holes in the rear output shaft.
The problem the customer had was, the transmission indicator showed that there was no fluid in the transmission. Upon inspection he saw no visible leaks.However the transmission was 3 quarts low. That's when he brought it to me and I discovered all the transmission fluid was in the transfer case.
NAPA # 18771 Transfer Case Input Shaft Seal
NAPA # 99187 Transfer Case Input Shaft Speedi-Sleeve
T-Case Info:
The Borg-Warner 44-06 manual shift and electronic shift transfer cases are a three-piece magnesium design. The unit transfers engine power from the transmission to the front and rear axles. Under normal driving conditions the unit is in 2-wheel drive high (2H), but when desired, the operator may shift into 4-wheel drive high (4H) or 4-wheel drive low (4L). The operator may shift from 2H to 4H or from 4H to 2H at any speed up to 88 km/h (55 mph). The vehicle speed must be less than 5 km/h (3 mph), the brake applied, and the transmission in NEUTRAL to shift into 4L. The transfer case is shifted either manually or electronically. The unit is lubricated by a positive displacement fluid pump that channels fluid flow through holes in the rear output shaft.
Thanks for the video. Really good camera angles and lighting.
Luckily, truck doesn't have the cross-member in the way, front driveshaft and case bolts are really accessible.
2022 Just took my 2004 F150 in for a transmission fluid exchange mainly because fluid was so low that it did not measure. Found that this seal is likely leaking at 144,000 miles. So I was glad to better understand what was involved. Thanks for this excellent video!
I have a 95 F150 5.0 four-wheel drive it's leaking between the transmission in the four-wheel-drive casing would that be the gasket?
Hi
Great video thanks
Skf brand and National make good seals the skf is my favorite aftermarket brand though never had any issues so far with there parts fitting actually have had skf seals be the only brand that fit and sealed and were identical to factory specs on inner and outer measurements @SouthMainAutoRepairLLC
Man I love your work reminds me of myself awesome job you go brother
Definitely more Informative on the older videos In the sense that you show a ton more of the nuts and bolts process but your newer videos around 4 years ago and now show more comfortability and More humor Keep up the amazing Work Dr. O aka Eric O love the videos especially the older ones like this one still just as Informative and entertaining as all the rest @SouthMainAutoRepairLLC
Always lubricate you shaft!
Jan 2022. Losing tranny fluid, no leak. Took out fill plug and there it was so hunted for a video to see if I could do the seal myself. This is a great step by step and I'm going to give it a shot. Thanks.
well job done, one comment, loosed up
For future reference.. you can just remove the exhaust pipe.. and you don't have to bother with the cross member and ride hight bars
Transformation from here to 2022 is massive. I prefer the older Eric O who is relaxed and joking. Still a great video but the sound has improved and he is certainly more relaxed in front of the camera now. Still a great video and very informative.
I know the name is already taken, but Eric O. is a humble mechanic an ace of a technician with a knack for explaining things. The people who live in the community where his shop is located in Upstate NY are lucky to have him as their local mechanic.
7 years ago. WTF man ?! I hope you learned something since then. You should have washed and waxed the transfer case before reinstalling it. GG 🙂
Stop signs are octogons lol! Jk love your videos!
I agree you're videos are a lot better and you have always made it easy to understand how to do the job.
so a batery reset is a that need uhg
I rebuilt my Transfer Case(TC) on my SUV. I also filled the cavity(up to half the spline/shaft), between the tranny and the TC, with high temp grease so when the SUV TC and tranny heats up, the spline is sitting in liquid grease, so it's always lubed. Furthermore, I, silicon sealed the coupling adaptor cover with silicon and left a 1/10th area at the top, free from silicon, for a breather(grease expands as it liquifies). Both the TC and Tranny for my SUV Uses the same ATF.
You r a highly skilled individual! Very much enjoy watching ur work and processes . Thanx for explaining and showing so much of the tips that come from only years of experience. Your very good at explaining the why. Guys like urself r very important to the world. People take for granted all these mechanical things work thru time and temps and r kept moving by men like yourself everyday!!
Great video. This had kung fu tire removal, fire fire fire, dad reference, Mrs O, and mind crippling rust. Honorable mention for the ad lib brake clean noise👍
Hello there I have a 2016 Chevy Cruze 1.8 l I bought a new battery new alternator and my inside light dash it keeps coming down saying battery savior active what do I do next
I'm so happy to watch your longer videos your so thorough i watch some of thee other videos made by parts companies and their video quality is excellent but they use the same old bolts don't clean the work area off dont clean the gasket material in some cases
"Okay I'm gonna remove the driveshaft"
Lights up the torch
When doing a job like this with seals between two transmission sections, first ask yourself why the seal failed, usually each casing will have some form of breather or vent to prevent building pressure as it warms up. If such vents become blocked & you don't clear them as part of the job, you'll be doing the whole thing over very soon after the first repair, may well be the cause of the initial failure.
Wow msn nice very education and helpful thanks
Is there a seal in the tranny tail section?
Mr.O: go ahead and slide your shaft right out.
Me: that’s what she said.
Also me: giggles like a high school kid 😆
when i used to do my boat seals they recommended loctite to seal the metal part of seal to the housing seemed to work pretty well
What were those red tubes hanging under the truck for?
For almost all seals like that, we use bearing mount, or sleeve retaining compound, on outside of seal.(never had one leak)
Another way to remove that seal, is screw a self tapper or a couple in seal, not all the way. Use a pry bar, or Carpenter hammer, pry on screws. Usually comes right out. I actually made up a slide hammer that attaches to screws slide hammer seal out.(hopefully this helps 👍)
This video came up automaticly. It is 2021 and this video is 6y old. I like how you described the process, but it's cool to recognize the improvements.
Love your videos! I hate to ask but if the transmission fluid was getting into the transfer case, doesn't that mean the transmission output shaft seal was also bad? Asking for a friend. 😅
All that rust would drive this Cali tech insane 😭😵💫😳🥺🥳👨🏻🔧🤣
i m curious why cant you just sepetate the tranfers case from transmission without totally removing it….
I did yst on dodge fakota66and had to offer det 3 degrees for crown in road…. guys around here are part changers and don't now shit…. I did my rear end fiff and bearing in driveway while grease freezed… watch a 3 min video how do guys get jobs
Silicone = Mechanics DUCK TAPE
You still seem concerned with the bafoons that criticize your work. What do these people do for a living if anything? You do great work and only a jerk could be offended. Love your videos and work keep it coming.
Wow that seal has a deep bore! Nice job!
What are the torque specs?
Eric, you're a better man than me brother. No jack support for that transfer case? You are one tough hombre. 😉
Don't have to mess with torsion bars to yank a T-case on 1997 Chevy truck. They all have their own demons though. Great Vid Eric O.
Yikes 😳 What a job! Nicely done 👍
Hey Mr. Eric, For pulling those type of seals I have found that running several sheet metal screws into the face of the seal gives you something to pry on so you don't have to use the hammer and screwdriver method. it works every time. Excellent vids by the way. You are quite an inspiration.
wood screw n pilars works well for seal removal..
Hope you enjoy yourself doing what you do because I enjoy watching you doing it thanks my opinion you’re a star in your field thanks