Extension Housing Gasket - 4X2: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Clean the extension housing and install new extension housing gasket. Make sure that the parking pawl, spring and shaft are correctly installed.

Fig 1: Locating Parking Pawl
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CAUTION: Make sure the parking lever actuating rod is correctly seated into the case parking rod guide cup.

Fig 2: Installing Extension Housing

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Install the extension housing.
1. Position the extension housing.
2. Install the extension housing screws.
3. Install the extension housing studs.
Install the transmission mount.
1. Position the transmission mount on the extension housing.
2. Install the transmission mount-to-extension housing screws.
Fig 3: Installing Transmission Mount
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Install the transmission mount into the crossmember and tighten the transmission mount nuts.

Fig 4: Installing Transmission Mount Into Crossmember
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NOTE: Align the driveshaft with the marks made during removal to ensure correct balance.

Fig 5: Installing Rear Driveshaft

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Align and install the rear driveshaft.
Install the bolts.

Fig 6: Installing Rear Driveshaft Bolts
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Lower the vehicle.
Fill the transmission to the correct fluid level and check for correct transmission operation.
- Use MERCON® V Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-5-QM or equivalent meeting MERCON® V specification.