Extension Housing Seal: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: When installing the new seal, make sure that the drain hole in the seal is in the 6 o'clock position.

Fig 1: Installing Extension Housing Seal

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Using the special tool, install a new extension housing seal.

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

Install the driveshaft.
- Align all the index marks and position the driveshaft on the transmission.
- Install the driveshaft.
  
  Fig 2: Installing Drive Shaft
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: To maintain driveshaft balance, install the driveshaft yoke and flange in the original position that was marked during removal.

Fig 3: Installing Driveshaft Yoke Bolts

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Install the 4 retaining bolts.
Check the level of the transmission fluid, add clean automatic transmission fluid as necessary.