Extension Housing Seal & Bushing: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Econoline, 2004 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2004 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Prior to installing the extension housing bushing, inspect the extension housing counterbore for burrs. If necessary, remove the burrs with an oil stone. Damage to new bushing may occur.

NOTE: The extension housing bushing is model dependent.

Fig 1: Aligning Extension Housing Bushing In Extension Housing

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Align the extension housing bushing in the extension housing so that the slots are in the 2 o'clock and 7 o'clock positions.
Using the special tool, install the extension housing bushing.

Fig 2: Installing Extension Housing Bushing
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NOTE: The extension housing seal is model dependent.

Fig 3: Aligning Extension Housing Seal In Extension Housing

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Align the extension housing seal in the extension housing, with the drain hole positioned downward.
Using the special tool, install the extension housing seal.

Fig 4: Installing Extension Housing Seal
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Install the driveshaft.
Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.
Fill the transmission to the specified level with clean automatic transmission fluid. For additional information, refer to the Fluid Capacity chart in the General Specifications portion of this article.