Extension Housing Gasket: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford RV Cutaway, 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.

ALL VEHICLES

Remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT .

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FIXED FLANGE

Remove the output shaft flange.
1. Remove and discard the output shaft flange bolt.
2. Remove the output shaft flange.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Output Shaft Flange Bolt And Output Shaft Flange
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ALL VEHICLES

Remove the transmission rear crossmember support insulator nuts.

Fig 2: Removing Transmission Rear Crossmember Support Insulator Nuts
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Install a suitable transmission jack.
Remove the transmission rear crossmember support insulator bolts.

Fig 3: Removing Transmission Rear Crossmember Support Insulator Bolts
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Remove the rear transmission mount.
1. Raise the transmission upward, off the rear crossmember support.
2. Remove the rear transmission mount.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Rear Transmission Mount
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Disconnect the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor electrical connector.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor Electrical Connector
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VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FIXED FLANGE

Using the special tool, remove and discard the output shaft nut.

Fig 6: Removing Output Shaft Nut Using Special Tool
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Remove the bolts and the transmission extension housing.

Fig 7: Removing Bolts And Transmission Extension Housing
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VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH A FIXED FLANGE

Remove the bolts and the transmission extension housing.

Fig 8: Removing Bolts And Transmission Extension Housing
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ALL VEHICLES
Remove and discard the extension housing gasket.

Fig 9: Removing Extension Housing Gasket
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