Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement .
- Remove the drive shaft. Refer to Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement (RWD) or Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement (AWD) .
- Support the transmission with a suitable jack.
- Remove the transmission mount assembly. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement (Rear Wheel Drive) or Transmission Mount Replacement (All Wheel Drive) .
- Install the propeller shaft flange holding fixture J 45012 . See Special Tools .
- Remove and discard the propeller shaft flange nut.
- Remove the propeller shaft flange.
- Remove the case extension housing bolts.
- Remove the case extension housing.
- Remove the case extension housing seal.
NOTE:
Do not reuse the flange nut. Reusing the flange nut may cause damage to the transmission.