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Extension Housing Gasket: Installation

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    All vehicles 

  1. Install the extension housing and gasket.
    1. Install the extension housing and gasket.
    2. Install the bolts.
      • Tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
      Fig 1: Installing Extension Housing And Gasket
      G03963917Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Raise and position the transmission.
  3. Position the exhaust hanger, the rear transmission insulator and install the bolts.
    • Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
    Fig 2: Installing Rear Transmission Insulator Bolts
    G03963915Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the exhaust bracket nut.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
    Fig 3: Installing Exhaust Bracket Nut
    G03963914Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Position the crossmember and loosely install the transmission mount-to-crossmember nut.
    Fig 4: Loosely Installing Transmission Mount-To-Crossmember Nut
    G03963913Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the 4 crossmember-to-frame nuts and bolts.
    • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
    Fig 5: Installing Crossmember-To-Frame Nuts And Bolts
    G03964347Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Lower the transmission on the crossmember and tighten the rear mount nuts.
    • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
    Fig 6: Lowering Transmission On Crossmember And Tightening Rear Mount Nuts
    G03963913Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the high-lift transmission jack.
    Fig 7: Removing High-Lift Transmission Jack
    G03888685Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the bolt for the LH heat shield to the transmission support crossmember.
    • Tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
    Fig 8: Installing Bolt For LH Heat Shield To Transmission Support Crossmember
    G03964377Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the bolt for the RH heat shield to the transmission support crossmember.
    • Tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
    Fig 9: Installing Bolt For RH Heat Shield To Transmission Support Crossmember
    G03929683Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    11. 4x4 vehicles 

  11. Install the transfer case. For additional information, refer to TRANSFER CASE .

    12. 4x2 vehicles 

    NOTE: The output shaft and the driveshaft are a balanced assembly.
    Fig 10: Installing Driveshaft To Rear Differential
    G03888592Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the driveshaft.
    • Align the yellow dots and position the driveshaft on the transmission.
    13. NOTE: To maintain driveshaft balance, install the driveshaft yoke and flange in the original position that was marked during removal.
    Fig 11: Installing Driveshaft Bolts
    G04016647Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the 4 driveshaft bolts.
    • Tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).

    14. All vehicles 

  14. Lower the vehicle.
  15. Fill the transmission with clean automatic transmission fluid.
    • Verify for correct operation.
    • Check for leaks.
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