Extension Housing Gasket: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT .
Remove the transmission insulator center screw.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Transmission Mount Center Screw
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NOTE: Use a suitable transmission jack to support the transmission.

Fig 2: Locating Rear Transmission Crossmember Mounting Screws

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Remove the 4 rear transmission crossmember screws.
Disconnect the shift cable retainer and position the cable aside.

Fig 3: Locating Transmission Shift Cable Retainer
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Remove and discard the nut.

Fig 4: Locating Driveshaft Nut
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Using the special tool, remove the output shaft flange.

Fig 5: Removing Output Shaft Flange
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CAUTION: The parking pawl, parking pawl return and parking pawl shaft could fall out during removal of the extension housing.

Fig 6: Identifying Extension Housing And Mounting Screws

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Remove the 7 extension housing screws and the extension housing.
Remove and discard the extension housing gasket.

Fig 7: Identifying Extension Housing Gasket

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