Extension Housing Gasket - 4X4: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Clean the extension housing and install a new extension housing gasket. Make sure that the parking pawl, spring and shaft are correctly installed.

Fig 1: Installing Parking Pawl, Spring & Shaft
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CAUTION: Make sure the parking lever actuating rod is correctly seated into the case parking rod guide cup.

Fig 2: Positioning Extension Housing

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Install the extension housing.
- Position the extension housing and install the six extension housing screws and studs.
Install the transmission mount.
1. Position the transmission mount on the extension housing.
2. Install the screws.
Fig 3: Positioning Transmission Mount On Extension Housing
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Install the transmission mount into the crossmember and tighten the nuts.

Fig 4: Installing Transmission Mount
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Install the wire harness locators from the extension housing wire bracket.
Install the transfer case. For additional information, refer to TRANSFER CASE - AUTOMATIC SHIFT .

NOTE: Align the driveshaft with the marks made during removal to ensure correct balance.

Fig 5: Installing Rear Driveshaft

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Align and install the rear driveshaft.
Install the bolts.

Fig 6: Installing Rear Driveshaft Bolts
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Fill the transmission to correct fluid level and check for correct transmission operation.
- Use MERCON® V Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-5-QM or equivalent meeting MERCON® V specification.