Extension Housing Seal & Bushing: Removal

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.

Raise and support the vehicle.

NOTE: To maintain initial driveshaft balance, mark the rear driveshaft yoke and axle flange so they may be installed in their original alignment.

Fig 1: Marking Rear Driveshaft

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Mark the rear driveshaft.
Remove the rear driveshaft.
1. Remove the rear driveshaft bolts
2. Remove the rear driveshaft.
Fig 2: Removing Rear Driveshaft & Bolts
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Using the special tools, remove the extension housing seal.

Fig 3: Removing Extension Housing Seal
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CAUTION: Use the extension housing bushing remover carefully so that the seal area is not damaged.

Fig 4: Removing Extension Housing Bushing

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Using the special tool, remove the extension housing bushing.