Awd issue, but 4x4 mode no issue

[69ford99]

I had my expy in awd and after making a turn and going forward for 50-100 ft it feels like I'm going over a rough surface and then it's fine...doesn't do it 4 wheel high but when disengaging 4 hi back to 2wd it seems like I have to stop and back up to get it to disengage. Any ideas?

 

[69ford99]

I checked my tranny fluid because I've been smelling something. The tranny was half- to full quart low...should I go ahead and do a filter and fluid change.

 

[rjdelp7]

Try pulling the fuse for the electric clutch.

 

[OverlandExpy]

Fluid change and top off never hurt. Being that low could likely cause a problem.

 

[69ford99]

I dropped the pan yesterday and changed filter. When I put pan back up I torqued pan to 120 in lbs. I checked fluid level again today and had to add some. It looks like fluid is seeping out a little. I might tighten pan to the max torque spec and see if the helps. If not, what is next new oem gasket and pan?

 

[69ford99]

I'm using factory gasket now and it looks fine, the new filter came with a rubber gasket.

 

[69ford99]

I pulled the Fill plug on the transfer case and tranny fluid poured out. How hard is it to pull the transfer case on these?