how do you remove the transfer case

[thomas.baker]

im trying to fix my 4x4 so i want to remove the transfer case motor but i need to take off the whole transfer case to get to it but i doent know how to so if someone could tell me and pics would be great and also is it ok to drive the explorer with the transfer case off help and especially pics would be appreciated and i really need to know if its ok to drive without the transfer case

 

[IZwack]

You shouldnt need to remove the transfer case in order to remove the shift motor. The shift motor I think is held on by three 10mm bolts to the back of the transfer case. Here is a thread on how to rebuild the shift motor:
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=123542

Image of where the shift motor sits:

And it would be impossible to drive the vehicle w/o a transfer case - you wouldnt be able to connect the driveshafts

 

[Foxracin]

Yea, you can pull the shift motor without removing the transfer case. Its not hard at all. Just requires basic hand tools.

 

[ExploringNC]

It will not come completly out without taking pins out of the connector so I would do the repair under the vehicle. You will need a security torx bit to take the motor apart after you drop it down.

 

[ExploringNC]

Can't you get to the rubber stop and contacts without dropping motor by just taking the three torx screws out? I'm thinking the last time I did one I thought to myself that I didn't need to go threw all that just to get to the rubber stop.