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Extension Housing Gasket: Installation

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  1. Install a new extension housing gasket.
    2. Fig 1: Rear Extension Housing Gasket
    GF0014059Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the extension housing and the bolts.
    • Tighten to 28 Nm (21 lb-ft).
    3. Fig 2: Rear Extension Housing Bolts
    GF0014060Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the LH and RH catalyst monitor connector retainers.
    4. Fig 3: LH And RH Catalyst Monitor Connector Retainers
    GF0014057Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the rear transmission insulator and bolts.
    • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
    5. Fig 4: Rear Transmission Insulator Bolts
    GF0014061Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Position the RH crossmember and install the bolts.
    • Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
    6. Fig 5: RH Side Crossmember Bolts
    GF0014062Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the LH side crossmember bolt.
    • Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
    7. Fig 6: LH Side Crossmember Bolts
    GF0014063Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the parking brake cable bracket.
    • Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
    8. Fig 7: Parking Brake Cable Bracket Bolts
    GF0014064Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Lower the transmission onto the crossmember and install the rear transmission insulator nuts.
    • Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
    9. Fig 8: Rear Transmission Insulator Nuts
    GF0014065Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the transmission jack.
  10. Install a new gasket and position the RH catalytic converter assembly in place and loosely install the bolts. Do not tighten the bolts at this time.
    11. Fig 9: RH Catalytic Converter Bolts
    GF0014049Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the RH exhaust flange nuts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
    12. Fig 10: RH Exhaust Flange Bolts
    GF0014066Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Tighten the RH exhaust bolts.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
    13. Fig 11: RH Catalytic Converter Bolts
    GF0014049Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Connect the RH HO2S connector.
    14. Fig 12: RH Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Sensor Connector
    GF0014047Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Connect the RH catalyst monitor connector.
    15. Fig 13: RH Catalyst Monitor Connector
    G04016678Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Install a new gasket and position the LH catalytic converter assembly in place and loosely install the bolts. Do not tighten the bolts at this time.
    16. Fig 14: LH Catalytic Converter Bolts
    GF0014051Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the LH exhaust flange nuts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
    17. Fig 15: LH Exhaust Flange Bolts
    GF0014067Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Tighten the LH exhaust bolts.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
    18. Fig 16: LH Catalytic Converter Bolts
    GF0014051Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Connect the LH HO2S connector.
    19. Fig 17: Identifying LH HO2S Connector
    G04584303Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Connect the LH catalyst monitor connector.
    20. Fig 18: LH Catalyst Monitor Connector
    G04584304Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The output shaft and the driveshaft are a balanced assembly.
  20. Install the driveshaft.
    • Align the index marks and position the driveshaft on the transmission.
    • Install the driveshaft.
    21. Fig 19: Positioning Driveshaft On Transmission
    GF0003502Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: To maintain driveshaft balance, install the driveshaft yoke and flange in the original position that was marked during removal.
  21. Install the 4 retaining bolts.
    • Tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
    22. Fig 20: Identifying Driveshaft Bolts
    G04016647Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Lower the vehicle.
  23. Check the level of the transmission fluid. Add clean transmission fluid as necessary.
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