Extension Housing Gasket - 4x4: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

Fig 1: Identifying Parking Pawl
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

CAUTION: Make sure the parking lever actuating rod is correctly seated in the case parking rod guide cup.

Install the extension housing.
- Position the extension housing and install the six extension housing screws and studs.
  
  Fig 2: Installing Extension Housing
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the transmission mount into the crossmember and tighten the nuts.

Fig 3: Installing/Tightening Transmission Mount Into Crossmember
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the wire harness locators from the extension housing wire bracket.
Install the transfer case. For additional information, refer to TRANSFER CASE - AUTOMATIC SHIFT .
Fill the transmission with clean automatic transmission fluid to the correct level and check for correct transmission operation.