Extension Housing Seal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford RV Cutaway, 2008 Ford Econoline, 2008 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2008 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 article.

Vehicles 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: Identifying Output Shaft Flange And Bolt

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Using the Output Shaft Lock nut Socket, remove and discard the output shaft retaining nut.

Fig 2: Identifying Output Shaft With Special Tool

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Using the Transmission Extension Housing Seal Remover along with the Torque Converter Fluid Seal Remover and Slide Hammer, remove the output shaft seal.

Fig 3: Identifying Output Shaft Seal

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Vehicles without a fixed flange

Using the Transmission Extension Housing Seal Remover along with the Torque Converter Fluid Seal Remover and Slide Hammer, remove the extension housing seal.

Fig 4: Identifying Extension Housing Seal

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