'98 SOHC removal. Can I leave T-Case attached?

[Justin_]

Hey guys. I have an engine that I have been rebuilding and I finally found an explorer to put it in. I just wanted to know if I can remove/replace the engine, transmission, and transfer case as one unit, or do I need to first remove the t-case?

Fortunately I have access to a car hoist and a decent forklift so lifting power and access should not be an issue.

Thanks

 

[imp]

Hey guys. I have an engine that I have been rebuilding and I finally found an explorer to put it in. I just wanted to know if I can remove/replace the engine, transmission, and transfer case as one unit, or do I need to first remove the t-case?

Fortunately I have access to a car hoist and a decent forklift so lifting power and access should not be an issue.

Thanks

A lot of mass involved, as well as space taken up with the whole works hanging there. Added in, the t-case hangs at a ****-eyed angle. Why would you not remove it first? Easily lowered with a curb jack, or 2 strong arms. Besides, won't you opt to replace the rear main seal: source of future trouble?

 

[410Fortune]

you can pull the engine and transmission together
You cannot pull it with the transfer case attached it will not fit out through the frame and engine bay with the t case still hanging there