Hey guys, well i'm going to attempt to fix the electric motor for the transfer case...but before I do I need to ask a question.

Its a 1993 f150 4x4 5.0 302 I don't know what number the transfer case, but its the one that has a cone holding the rear shaft. The sensor for the electric motor is right behind that cone which is held with four hex bolts.

Ok so the question is if I remove these bolts and the cone will oil leak out, will i have to replace the gasket/seal, and will the shaft right down.

any help would be appreciated before I jump in.. books don't say much on this matter

 

Not super sure what all your asking here but I'll take a stab at it... You need to replace a part and in doing so you need to remove the tail housing off the transfer case ? And your asking if it will leak oil, Plus " will the shaft right down ?" OK no idea what your asking here.

If you need to remove the tail housing, Yes it will leak oil. You will need to remove the drive shaft first as it slides on the output shaft and inside the tail housing,( BE SURE to block the truck as once the drive shaft is removed it can roll on it own!!) This will leak some oil as well. If the seal is not leaking then no you do NOT have to replace it however seals are cheap and I would replace the drive shaft seal while its apart. I do not know what type of seal is used on the tail housing, if paper / cork it will need to be replaced. Some used a O ring of sorts, if so as long as its not damaged clean and reuse.

If still unclear please reply with a little more info and Im sure we can help you.

 

Sorry terminology was not there. Ok so the tail housing slides on the shaft LOL... When the housing is slid back the shaft will slide right out? And what amount of oil will come...will I need a oil pan? Will the shaft fall right down after the housing his slid back or will I need to push it up out of the way?

thanks

 

The tail housing covers the tail shaft, At the end of the tail housing is a seal that rides on the drive shaft slip yoke. The slip yoke slides on the tail shaft. This allows the drive shaft to get longer ( slides out ) was you suspension travels down, and does the to shorten when the suspension travels up ( heavy load in the bed, ect. ) This being said :
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The drive shaft will not fall out / off unless you unbolt the other end from the axle, then you can slide the end off the tail shaft. At this point you can unbolt your tail housing and make your repair. As I said before be sure to block your wheels as with out your drive shaft in place the truck can roll.

Do you have a carrier bearing in the middle of the drive shaft?