Dumb trans question of the day

[chefduane]

On a SOHC 4x4 will/does a transmission rebuild require/entail and/or necessitate a transfer case fluid change? Methinks yes, as dropping the transmission requires separating the two, hence, loss of fluid from both.
I'd rather ask a dumb question and get it answered than not ask the question and, in fact, BE dumb.

 

[5spdman]

You shouldn't loose any fluid separating the two, and if you do, you did it wrong. While it will not make a fluid change necessary for either the transmission or the transfer case, it's probably a good idea to do so anyway while you have them out, as it's a whole heck of a lot easier to change/fill the fluid IMHO.

But if you are rebuilding the transmission, yes, a fluid change should probably be done...

 

[chefduane]

5Spd,
I have subsequently found out that separating the two does not REQUIRE that the transfer case fluid be changed. I understand that is it a good it idea to do so as its a lot easier to get at, it is not a requirement when dropping the trans.
Thanks!