Extension Housing: Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: A new extension housing will not have a magnet. A new magnet must be installed.

Apply adhesive to the magnet and install.
- Only apply adhesive to the housing side of the magnet.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Magnet
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Using the special tools, install a new shift rail bearing.
- Using a Heat Gun, heat the bearing area of the housing to ease installation.
  
  Fig 2: Installing Shift Rail Bearing
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Using the special tool, install a new countershaft bearing.
- Using a Heat Gun, heat the bearing area of the housing to ease installation.
  
  Fig 3: Installing Countershaft Bearing
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NOTE: Make sure the hole in the shaft aligns with the hole in the extension housing.

NOTE: The oil grooves on the gear, face the output side of the extension housing.

Fig 4: Locating Reverse Idler Shaft, Reverse Idler Gear Bearings And Reverse Idler Gear

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Install the reverse idler shaft, reverse idler gear bearings and reverse idler gear.
Install the reverse idler shaft support.
- The ribs on the reverse idler shaft support face upward.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Reverse Idler Shaft Support
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Install the idler shaft bolt with a new seal.
- Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 6: Locating Idler Shaft Bolt
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Install the reverse lamp switch with a new seal.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 7: Locating Reverse Lamp Switch
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Install the new output oil seal after the bearing preload is completed during transmission assembly.