Extension Housing Gasket - 4x4: Removal

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.

Remove the transfer case. For additional information, refer to TRANSFER CASE - AUTOMATIC SHIFT .
Remove the wire harness locators from the extension housing wire bracket.
Remove the transmission mount nuts.

Fig 1: Removing Transmission Mount Nuts
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Raise and support the transmission.

Fig 2: Raising And Supporting Transmission
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Remove the six extension housing screws and studs.

Fig 3: Removing Extension Housing Screws And Studs
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NOTE: The parking pawl, parking pawl return spring and parking pawl shaft may fall out during removal of the extension housing.

Fig 4: Removing Extension Housing Gasket

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Remove the extension housing. Discard the extension housing gasket.