Extension Housing Seal And Bushing - Slip Yoke: Installation

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CAUTION: Prior to installing the extension housing bushing, inspect the extension housing counterbore for burrs. If necessary, remove the burrs with an oil stone or damage to new bushing can occur.

Fig 1: Aligning Extension Housing Bushing In Extension Housing

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Align the extension housing bushing in the extension housing so that the lube slots is in the 7 o'clock position over the lube hole in the extension housing.
Using the special tools, install the extension housing bushing.

Fig 2: Installing Extension Housing Bushing
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NOTE: The orientation of the relief hole must be down when installing the seal.

Fig 3: Aligning Extension Housing Seal In Extension Housing

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Align the extension housing seal in the extension housing.
Using the special tool, seat the extension housing seal.

Fig 4: Seating Extension Housing Seal
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Install the driveshaft.
Fill the transmission to the specified level with clean automatic transmission fluid.
Start the engine. Move the transmission range selector lever through all the gear ranges, checking for engagements.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, engine running and the transmission at normal operating temperature 66-77°C (150-170°F), check and adjust the transmission fluid level, and check for any leaks. If fluid is needed, add fluid in increments of 0.24 liter (0.5 pint) until the correct level is achieved (fluid should be in the cross-hatched area of the fluid level indicator).