Lincoln Navigator: Four-Wheel Drive Systems / Transfer Case Shift Motor. Removal and Installation

Removal

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
   Refer to: Jacking and Lifting (100-02) .
   

1. 1. Disconnect the wiring harness connector.
      
   2. Detach wiring harness retainers.
      

1. 
   Remove the coil wire pin from the electrical connector.
   
   1. Remove the inner retainer from the wire connector.
      
   2. Press the release tab and remove the coil wire pin.
      

1. Remove the transfer case shift motor bracket bolt.
   

1. Remove the mounting bolts and the transfer case shift motor.
   

1. Clean the transfer case shift motor mating surface.
   Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation (303-00 Engine System - General Information, General Procedures).
   

Installation

1. Apply a small bead of silicone sealant to the transfer case shift motor mating surface.
   

1. NOTICE: New shift motor bracket nuts are loose and are tightened last. Failure to follow the steps in the correct order may result in damage to the component.

   Install the transfer case shift motor and bolts.
   Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

1. Install the transfer case shift motor bracket bolt.
   Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

1. Secure the transfer case shift motor bracket nuts.
   Torque: 27 lb.in (3 Nm)

1. NOTE: After the wire is inserted into the connector, gently pull the wire back to verify the pin is locked inside the connector.

   
   Install the coil wire pin in the electrical connector.
   
   1. Insert the coil wire pin in the electrical connector.
      
   2. Install the inner connector retainer.
      

1. Connect the harness connector.