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12-20-2004, 11:44 AM #1

4X4 Shift Motor Rebuild


Brain
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This is a general how-to thread for fixing the transfer case shift motor for the 4X4 models. Many posts on this
'92 4X EB and '91 4X XLT site have been great sources of information, but pictures are worth thousands of words. I wanted to put
something up for people to point others to when they have 4X4 problems. So here am going to list some key

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Transfer Case Electric Shift Motor 4X4 4x4 4WD 4wd 4X Borg Warner 13-54 BW1354 BW13-54

First thing is where is that 4X4 shift motor ? You have to crawl underneath and look at the back of the
transfer case (which is behind the transmission). Looking at it from behind it will look something like this:

It has been said that tapping or hitting the shift motor will sometimes get it to engage if it is stuck in a
position. This may work (it's probably worth a try), but don'tt hit it too hard or you might be looking at $300 to
get a replacement.

To straight out replace the motor with an OEM or aftermarket one, eight bolts are all that is needed to remove

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the motor. Four bolts hold on the weight that is used as a vibration dampener (not shown, but locations are
marked in blue), and four bolts hold on the shift motor (locations marked in red are 10mm). Two of these bolts
attach a bracket that secures the electrical connector as well as holding a sensor in place (it has an o-ring and
just needs to be kept from popping out of the case). There is silicone sealant used between the shift motor and
the t-case body, so a little gentle prying might be in order (and don'tt forget to seal it back up and make it
weatherproof when you are replacing it).

For those of us who don't have $300 just sitting around doing nothing, you might be tempted to fix the motor
yourself. Well good for you! I hate seeing good parts end up in the trash because of a stupid little plastic piece
(which is one of the main culprits of these failures as will be shown in a bit). To see how these things work I'm
going to start at the end and work towards the beginning, which might sound counter-intuitive, but explaining

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the "how" requires the understanding of the "why" Showing the build-up seems to show why better than a
tear-down. If you want to see a tear-down just read from bottom to top ; ) That being said, let me say up front
MAKE A MATCHMARK BETWEEN THE GEAR HOUSING AND THE HOUSING COVER SO YOU CAN GET IT
REALIGNED PROPERLY!! I'll say this again later in the post, but some people like to dive into something
without reading the entire post, and it will keep you from spending hours of frustrating button pushing trying
to get all the positions to work again. A sharpie works well if you rub a small area clean.

Here is a picture of the transfer case without the shift motor in place and a close-up shot. Notice the marked
positions on the transfer case (2H, 4H, 4L) that the selector shaft points towards with the tip. That order is the
order of selection as well. In these shots it is pointing towards 2H (2 wheel drive high gear). If worse comes to
worse and you are in a tight spot, you can turn this selector with pliers as you can feel the stops (it sets into
place with a springy clunk).

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It takes a bit of torque to move this selector from one position to the next so Ford had two options: put a huge
honking high-torque motor on it or put a smaller low-torque motor on it with geared reduction to get the
torque necessary. The second option is best because it weighs less, requires less power to run it, and costs
less. This particular geared combination is called a worm-gear drive. There is a large gear that goes on the end
of the selector shaft (shown here on the shaft without the gear housing). The teeth are on the edges of the
gear and are angled. Notice on the end of the gear there is a pattern. This serves to allow the computer to
sense the position of the gear and therefore the selector shaft.

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There are six finger-like contacts on the cover that are stationary, and by a series of open/closed circuits, the
computer can tell where the selector shaft is pointing. This is pretty important because of the computer has to
tell the motor when to start and stop. If the computer doesnt know what position it is in, it will default to a
fail-safe mode of doing nothing except blinking the lights to let you know it is confused and lost. The six
contacts might be a little corroded (mine were), so I took a piece of super-fine sandpaper (600 grit) and
cleaned off the corrosion on the ends where they ride against the large gear. I also gave them a slight bend up
so that they would have even more spring force pushing them against the gear.

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The gear housing serves in a couple of different functions. It is part of the electric motor (contains the brushes
and sleeve bearings), it holds the two meshed gears together, and it has a restopto keep the large gear from
rotating too far in either direction. The next picture shows this housing and the beginning/end stop wedge.

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The back of the large gear has a stud with a plastic bushing (cushion) over it that hits the stop. This bushing is
what can cause many of the problems with the shift motor losing its place and getting lost. What happens is,
over time, this bushing gets deformed and allows the large gear to rotate just enough past the stop to make
the computer lose track of the position. To make things worse, the stop wedge in the gear housing is too short
to fully engage the plastic bushing, meaning the stop is only pressing against half (front) of the bushing. Here
is a picture of this bushing on the back of the large gear. This shift motor hadn't gotten lost (yet) but the
crushing is evident. Sometimes you can just flip the bushing over or rotate it so that a different part is getting
crushed. Other times the bushing is hardened and broken into several pieces. This is the piece that I suspect is
the main culprit behind many shift motor replacements. I think it is a shame that a piece that costs maybe a
quarter can end up costing an unknowing consumer hundreds of dollars.

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The next picture shows the end bracket, bolts and main case of the motor. The main case has two (very
strong) magnets bonded to the inside.

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The bolts fit through the end cap shown below. When assembling the end cap, be sure to have it oriented the
right way so that the tab from the main case fits into the tab in the end cap (at the 11 position in the photo
below). This end cap has a lubricated sleeve bearing as well as a little plate that fits in the end and rides
against the motor shaft. This is a grounded connection which is the reason for the tab (the gasket isolates the
rest of this end cap from the main case).

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Next is the main winding assembly. This has the small screw-gear end that moves the large gear.

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The brushes ride against the area shown below. Over time, these contacts can get dirty. I used brake cleaner
to easily remove the deposits left by the brushes.

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Here is a picture of the gear housing where the motor brushes fit. You can see the two brushes and springs.

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The springs press the brushes against the main winding assembly as shown below. This is really the first step
in the build-up of the assembly after complete disassembly (and cleaning/re-lubing). I found it easiest to
compress the springs with the brushes and hold them back with my fingers while I used my other hand to
insert the main winding assembly. After I got it in place it looks like this:

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Next you have to put on the main case, which is tricky because the magnets want to pull the assembly out of
its place in the gear case. I found that holding the main winding in place with a socket type screwdriver while
sliding the case on worked pretty well. This is another place you have to watch out for orientation because of a
tab on the front (again for grounding and positioning). After this step the end looks like this:

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Then you just put on the end cap and put in the two bolts that hold the motor together. Once you do this, it
might be a good idea to try out the motor and run it in both directions (just to be sure the motor is working
after reassembly). You can do this by directly applying 12-13V to two pins on the connector that go to the
yellow and orange lines. Flip-flop the positive and negative voltage to get it to spin the other way. I used
shielded (plastic) female spade connectors on the ends of the jumper lines to be sure that I wasn't applying
voltage to any other pins. The motor does start up with a torque-kick (since the rotating mass is pretty heavy),
so don't let it get away from you.

The next step is to loosely bolt the motor back onto the case using the four bolts and some sealant (I use
Super Black on just about everything). Then you can put the large gear back into place (with the pointer in the
right direction). Next is putting on the gear case cover, making sure it is aligned properly. I put a match mark

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on the body and cover so I was sure I was getting it aligned back in the stock position. The factory uses the
markings cast into the top of the cover and gear case to align it, but since it is on the top and you are
underneath, make a mark where you can see it. The case cover is held in place with three T-20 Torx bits.
These aren't really expensive (less than $10) and come in handy over and over in a range of DIY projects (any
time you want to get into something they don't want you to get into). Here is the cover and Torx bit.

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The bottom two bolts that hold on the gear case also holds a bracket in place. To see the bracket and sensor in
place, look at the first picture. The sensor looks like this when it is removed:

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Once you get the large gear and bracket in place, you can tighten the four bolts the rest of the way. The only
thing left is to either zip-tie the wires together or put them back into the corrugated-plastic sheathing that
keeps them out of harm's way.

This thread didn't go into checking voltages, the computer control module, checking button function, etc., but
there is lots of good info on this site regarding those things. This was just an attempt to show one of the things
that keeps happening to people as their Explorers get a few miles and a few years on them. Push the button
"click click" nothing!

Edit: I'm adding DeRocha's input on the shift motor because he has been dealing with these things longer than
I have and has some good and useful advise and links to more info:

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http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...4&page=1&pp=20

He links to a shopping page that has a couple of prices for OEM and aftermarket shift motors for way less than
what a dealership would charge (at least around here):
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/dpstore/noname27.html
http://www.directautomotiveproducts....-explorer.html
I thought those extra resources might be helpful to somebody.

2nd Edit: I thought that people might want to know that you can get the 11 bit (13 piece) set of 'Tamper
Resistant Star Bits' at Checker for $10.49...it has the T-20 that is needed:
http://www.partsamerica.com/PartDeta...egoryCode=3405

Last edited by DeRocha; 03-09-2007 at 04:53 PM.

12-20-2004, 11:48 AM #2

TSTONE That was great - thanks for the terrific writeup


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12-20-2004, 11:54 AM #3

bmxking5 Awesome write-up, it will extremely helpful for MANY people on this site
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12-20-2004, 12:01 PM #4

410Fortune Nice write up, You gotta tell people about the match marks on the case before they take it apart however A
ELITE BRONCO2ERER sharpie is excellent for this to ensure you get the stator assembly back together in the same location,
Crawlorado otherwise you can spend an hour under the truck with a friend pushing the button to make sure you get 2wd,
4h and 4l

This should be very helpful for people, nice job.

Also I have used rubber hose to replace that crush bushing, every single shift motor I have rebuilt (about 9 to
B2 Mod date) still works perfectly with this....
an emery board works great to clean up the brushes and contacts on the "fingers". Alchohol or electric contact
Join Date: Aug 2000 cleaner works great to clean up the carbon deposits and old grease....oh and if you decide to just replace the
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motor let me know, I'll buy your old one

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12-20-2004, 12:27 PM #5

Brain Point taken and post revised....I used brake cleaner because it was within reach (and I like the smell ) -just
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12-22-2004, 12:47 AM #6

Glacier991 ANother excellent thread Brian. Rated 5 stars and nominated to Crankcase for Useful Thread Forum placement.
EF Tranny Guru It is too good and you put too much work in, and this is such a common issue - it should not get lost in the
Sacramento, CA 95827 static.
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12-22-2004, 12:59 AM #7

bitchinexplorer yep, i know ill need to use this someday...


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12-22-2004, 05:32 PM #8

Hal91XLT Thanks a ton Brian, I did this lastnight, on my 91. aside from my t-20 bit not having the hole in the center,
Wannabe Elite Explorer this was a cinch. I found that my plastic bushing was laying in pieces inside, so I simply replaced it with a piece
Akron, Ohio of rubber hose and it works better than ever! again, Thanks for all your well spent time and effort!!!
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12-23-2004, 10:16 AM #9

Bronco638 Spectacular Brian!!


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Itasca IL I'm going to install a manual BW1354 in my truck but enjoyed your write-up anyway. Would this work for the
BW4404/5 shift motors, too? I second Glacier and ask that this be put into the Useful Threads Forum.

Also, that torx bit can be used on the bolts that hold the u-joint to the front diff yoke (and, I'm sure other
'96 XLT 4.0L OHV places, too.).

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12-23-2004, 05:58 PM #10

goatman This is one to the greatest threads. Thanks for the time and effort of putting this up. I had no idea that the
Elite Explorer shift motor was so simple. I intend to get a used unit and rebuild it to have on hand. An extra motor on the
Oakdale Tn. trail would be a good idea too. Once again, thanks
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12-26-2004, 11:04 PM #11

Autimous Thanks dude, that was so helpful. I'm new to the SUV's (coming from Britain where fuel costs are too
Wannabe Elite Explorer expensive for common folk like me to afford to run one).
San Jose, CA
'97 Eddie Bauer Took mine off, and followed the instructions. The bush had disintegrated so replaced it with a hose. Still not
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working though, but as it clicked before I did this and now there's nothing at all I suspect the wires aren't
Posts: 11 pressed together or something stupid. I'll let you know.

Autimous

01-01-2005, 05:03 PM #12

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rebuild? nope replace? yep


Tedman
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obispo county)
First let me explain who i am, i am a totaly incompetent mecanic with two left hands plastic tools and the
patience of a 3 year old.

It took me 4 days to mentaly prepare myself to get under the car and take down the shiftmotor, than finaly
equipt with my plastic tools and a rain suit
91 xlt it took me 7 minutes plus a few secs to take it down in one piece.
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After repeattedly hitting myself for this pointless delay (the 4 days preparing myself) i took the cover of the
shift motor only to find the big gear wheel in almost new condition.
Flipping it arround showed me the FAMOUS plastic ring, totaly intact!
even the stopper ring looked un used.

With a big ? on my forhead and now decided to take apart the actual motor, when pulling out the center part
from between the magnets i found my problem.

A totaly shatterd magnet! thinking what could hace coused this magnet to disintegrace so badly i rememberd
reading, <softly tap it with a hammer>.
Either my hammer was to heavy for this part or my softly tapping was uhmm well a little to much.
Either way I am one of those lucky few that still think that grandma's way (hitting it till it works) is the best
way, and i find myself in the possistion where i either buy a new (used) shift motor or sell the XLT.

If I only would have read this thread first i would have saved myself a whole bunch of troubles and money.

Future mecanics! do not hit! tap! or use any kind of force on the shift motor, use this thread to take it down
and rebuild it instead.
It will save you $$$ and keeps you smiling.

By the way, i replaced the dashboard switch the controler in the back and now im going to replace the shift
motor, if the 4X4 still wont work, who wants the dang xlt?

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01-04-2005, 01:54 PM #13

92 4wd problems
smokedawg17
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PA Great thread it was really helpful...I got a 92 explorer and my 4wd wont engage, the lights wont come on...but
92 Eddie Bauer sometimes the lights will come on randomly while driving in 2wd...so i took my shift motor out..cleaned it and
got some the grit and grime off of everything...put it back in and tried to engage the 4wd...still nothing..but
Join Date: Jan 2005 heard a series of clicks in the back of the truck..
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could this possibly be the shift computer and not the shift motor?

thanks

01-04-2005, 07:12 PM #14

Brain The clicks are relays in the control module trying to activate the motor (they should click, it is OK - both of
Elite Explorer mine do it when switching on/off the 4WD). The computer is behind the driver's side rear panel (where the
Golden, CO jack is stored). It could be the computer and not the motor, but the computer is easily confused by losing its
'92 4X EB and '91 4X XLT position and not doing anything (which is how it should work). If you have the sensor cover marked where you
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can put it back into the original position, there is no harm done in loosening the T-20 torx bolts (with the hole)
Posts: 915 holding the cover and rotating it slightly to see if you can get a good contact, but I would be carful of leaving it
rotated any further clockwise than the original position because it will get to a point where the rubber bumper
will need to be crushed in order to reach the 'motor-off' switchpoint on the sensor wheel.

My theory is that it is almost never the computer, but that is ALMOST never - there is always a chance.
DeRocha has some good links to posts that have the test procedure for the control module.

01-04-2005, 09:31 PM #15

blkman9 Hello, I own a 91 Ford expl.I,ve replaced the 4x4 switch but i still have no lights ,nor is it enaging in 4x4.
Wannabe Elite Explorer whats next??????
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01-05-2005, 01:51 PM #16

TPLYNCH What's next? Do what's outlined above.


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01-05-2005, 02:10 PM #17

Brain Yep, no lights is a symptom that I had on my '91 when the shift motor position sensor caused the computer to
Elite Explorer get 'lost'. Buttons and computers rarely fail (but it is possible), but most of the time it turns out to be the shift
Golden, CO motor causing problems.
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01-05-2005, 10:27 PM #18

Spdrcer34 AWESOME!
I do ALL my own stunts
Ever since I was working on the 'Extreme Makeover' house here in Kingston, WA (it will air on 1/9/05) in Early
Bremerton, WA November (read THAT thread here: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...41#post1114941 ), my 4x4
His: `92 XL Hers: `93 XLT function didn't work!
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Posts: 1,429 Using this write-up, I ordered the T-20 Security tool off ebay. It arrived the other day, and today was my first
day off since then. I cut the brown wire, as I couldn't figure out how to unplug it.

I took the Shift motor into the garage, took apart the motor and found the bushing in about 5 pieces!

I promptly replaced it with a piece of rubber hose from my spare parts shelves (it started as a 'bin' and

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grew....LOL)

Put it all together, installed a butt connector and shrinktube over that on the brown wire I cut........plugged it
in AND IT WORKS!

I took the X to a place where I could test the functionality........PERFECT!

It works, it works!

Thanks a million.....well not quite a million, but atleast $300 worth!

Ryan

1992 White Explorer XL, 5"/6" drop, Hurst Shifter, iFab Intake, 18" Saleens, 13" Cobra Brakes Limited
Leather Seats, OverHead Console, Clears all around, CanDo Rollpan, Doors & hatch shaved smooth, EE
Airdam, Limited Grille, 4 Wheel Disc brakes
1993 Green Explorer XLT, stock interior Pioneer Premier HU, 6 CD changer in modified console & XM on amp
plate, Drop-In K&N, 3" catback

01-06-2005, 02:45 AM #19

smokedawg17 ok...so here's the deal..the past month i havent had 4wd in my 92 explorer...no clicks or anything...2 days ago
Wannabe Elite Explorer i went under there and tapped the shift motor with a 2x4...but still nothing..but i got some clicks from the shift
PA computer...anyways...today i sprayed the whole t-case and shift motor w/ wd 40 hoping it was a conductor
92 Eddie Bauer problem..but knowing i was wrong...so anyways..tonight ...taking a chance i tried 4x4 and it went on and
disengaged no problem...multiple times....but still no low range....
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 12
any ideas what this could be...i know intermittent problems..still lead to shift motor..but this seems a little
different to me...

thanks

01-06-2005, 04:21 PM #20

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agzaretzka Shifting to low adds the speed sensor and neutral safety to the mix. Check those circuits out.
Elite - G-d Bless!
Kennewick, WA

1991 EB

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