Extension Housing Seal and Gasket: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Econoline. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle.

NOTE: The output shaft and driveshaft are a balanced assembly.

Fig 1: Locating Driveshaft Flange And Rear Pinion Flange Mark

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Mark the driveshaft flange and the rear pinion flange for correct alignment during assembly.
Remove the four bolts.

Fig 2: Removing Bolts
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Remove the driveshaft.

Fig 3: Removing Driveshaft
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Disconnect the catalyst monitoring sensor harness connectors. Remove the harness bracket.

Fig 4: Removing Harness Bracket
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Remove the transmission insulator and retainer. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION INSULATOR AND RETAINER .
Use the special tools, remove the extension housing seal.

Fig 5: Removing Extension Housing Seal
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Remove the extension housing and gasket.
1. Remove the bolts and nuts.
2. Remove the extension housing and gasket.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Bolts And Nuts
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