Extension Housing Seal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .

NOTE: The output shaft and driveshaft are a balanced assembly.

Fig 1: Marking Driveshaft Flange And Rear Pinion Flange For Correct Alignment During Assembly

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Mark the driveshaft flange and the rear pinion flange for correct alignment during assembly.
Remove the 4 driveshaft bolts.

Fig 2: Removing Driveshaft Bolts
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Slide the driveshaft back enough to index-mark the driveshaft, the extension housing and the output shaft. Separate the driveshaft from the transmission.

Fig 3: Sliding Driveshaft Back Enough To Index-Mark Driveshaft, Extension Housing And Output Shaft
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Using the special tools, remove the extension housing seal.

Fig 4: Using Special Tools To Remove Extension Housing Seal
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