Extension Housing: Removal
- Raise and support vehicle. Mark drive shaft(s) yoke and pinion flange for reassembly reference. Remove front (4WD) and rear drive shaft. Remove transfer case (if equipped). Disconnect speedometer cable from extension housing.
- Support transmission with transmission jack. Remove rear support bolts. Raise transmission slightly and remove rear support from extension housing. Loosen extension housing bolts and allow transmission fluid to drain.
- Remove bolts and slide extension housing off output shaft. See appropriate component under CLEANING & INSPECTION .