HOUSING, Transmission, Rear Extension: Assembly: Assembly

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Fig 1: Identifying Extension Housing, STS C-3972 And STS C-4171

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Clean the extension housing seal bore in the extension housing of any residue or particles remaining from the original seal.
NOTE:
The small weep hole in the dust boot of the seal should face downward when installed in the extension housing.
Install new oil seal in the extension housing (1) using (special tool #8896, Installer, Seal) (2) and (special tool #C-4171, Driver Handle, Universal) (3).

Fig 2: Center Bearing
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Install the center bearing (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Center Bearing Snap-Ring
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Install the spacer (if equipped) and center bearing snap ring (1).

Fig 4: Install Bearing On Shaft Using STS 6756
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Using (special tool #6756, Receiver, Ball Joint) (1) and press, install the bearing (2) onto the shaft (3).

Fig 5: Snap-Ring And Shaft
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Install snap ring (1) on shaft (2).

Fig 6: Identifying Shaft And Extension Housing
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Install the shaft (1) into the extension housing (2).

Fig 7: Identifying Bearing Snap-Ring
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Install the bearing snap-ring (1) into the extension housing.