Extension Housing Gasket - 4X2: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Pickup, 2004 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2004 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2004 Ford Excursion, and 2004 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All vehicles

Remove the driveshaft. Refer to DRIVESHAFT .
Vehicles equipped 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: Removing Output Shaft Flange
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All vehicles
Remove the transmission rear crossmember support insulator nuts.

Fig 2: Removing Transmission Rear Crossmember Support Insulator Nuts
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Install a suitable transmission jack.
Remove the transmission rear crossmember support insulator bolts.

Fig 3: Removing Transmission Rear Crossmember Support Insulator Bolts
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Remove the rear transmission mount.
1. Raise the transmission upward, off the rear crossmember support.
2. Remove the rear transmission mount.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Rear Transmission Mount
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Disconnect the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor electrical connector.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Output Shaft Speed Sensor Electrical Connector
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Vehicles equipped with a fixed flange
Using the special tool, remove the output shaft retaining nut.

Fig 6: Removing Output Shaft Retaining Nut
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Remove the bolts and the transmission extension housing.

Fig 7: Removing Bolts And Transmission Extension Housing
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Vehicles not equipped with a fixed flange
Remove the bolts and the transmission extension housing.

Fig 8: Removing Bolts And Transmission Extension Housing
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All vehicles
Remove and discard the extension housing gasket.

Fig 9: Removing Extension Housing Gasket
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