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Extension Housing Gasket: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to the JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT .
  3. Remove the transmission insulator and retainer-to-crossmember retaining nuts.
    Fig 1: Removing Transmission Insulator And Retainer-To-Crossmember Retaining Nuts
    G02762092Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the high lift transmission jack with the special tool to the transmission.
    Fig 2: Installing High Lift Transmission Jack With Special Tool To Transmission
    G02762093Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. CAUTION: Be sure not to raise the back of the transmission too high, if it makes contact with the underbody, damage to the TSS and OSS sensors will occur.
    Fig 3: Removing Rear Transmission Mount
    G02762094Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the rear transmission mount.
    1. Raise the transmission up off the rear crossmember support.
    2. Remove the bolts.
    3. Remove the rear transmission mount.
  7. NOTE: This vehicle uses a special extension housing similar to 4x4.
    NOTE: As the fasteners are removed, note the size of each for correct location during installation.
    Fig 4: Removing Extension Housing
    G02762095Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the extension housing.
    1. Remove the eight bolts.
    2. Remove the stud.
    3. Remove the extension housing.
  9. Remove and discard the extension housing gasket.