Extension Housing Gasket: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford RV Cutaway, 2008 Ford Econoline, and 2008 Ford Cutaway. 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 AND LIFTING article.

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

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

Fig 1: Marking Driveshaft Flange And Rear Pinion Flange

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Remove the 4 bolts.

Fig 2: Locating Driveshaft Bolts

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Remove the driveshaft.

Fig 3: Locating Driveshaft

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Disconnect the catalyst monitoring sensor harness connectors. Remove the harness bracket.

Fig 4: Catalyst Monitoring Sensor Harness Connectors & Harness Bracket

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Remove the 2 nuts.

Fig 5: Insulator Nuts

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Install a suitable high lift transmission jack.
Raise the transmission to gain access to the insulator and retainer bolts, remove the bolts and the insulator and retainer.

Fig 6: Insulator Bolts

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Remove the extension housing and gasket.
1. Remove the bolts and nuts.
2. Remove the extension housing and gasket.

Fig 7: Extension Housing & Bolts

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