Companion Flange And Extension Housing

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Fig 1: Remove/Install Companion Flange Nut

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1 - YOKE HOLDER 6719

2 - BOLTS

Install two bolts 180° apart into the front output shaft companion flange.
Place holder (1) over the bolts (2) and against the companion flange. Refer to Fig 1.
Remove and discard the front companion flange nut.
Remove the companion flange from the front output shaft. It may be necessary to use Pinion Flange Remover (special tool #8992, Remover, Pinion Flange) to remove the companion flange.

Fig 2: Removing Extension Housing Dust Boot
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1 - EXTENSION HOUSING

2 - DUST BOOT
Use a suitable chisel or pry tool to remove the rear extension housing (1) dust boot (2). Refer to Fig 2.
Use a suitable chisel or pry tool to remove the rear extension housing seal.

Fig 3: Extension Housing & Bolts
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1 - EXTENSION HOUSING

2 - BOLTS
Remove rear extension (1) bolts (2). Refer to Fig 3.

Fig 4: Rear Case Half & Extension Housing
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1 - REAR CASE HALF

2 - EXTENSION HOUSING
Remove rear extension housing (2) from the rear case half. Refer to Fig 4. Tap extension once or twice with a plastic mallet to break sealer bead and loosen it.