Extension Housing Seal: Removal

All vehicles 

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

   Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles 

2. Remove the transfer case. For additional information, refer to TRANSFER CASE article.

   Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) 

NOTE: It may be necessary to tap the driveshaft yoke with a plastic or rubber soft-faced hammer if a pry area is not present on the driveshaft side.
NOTE: Index-mark the driveshaft flanges.
Fig 1: Locating Driveshaft-To-Transmission Flange Index-Mark
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3. Remove and discard the 4 driveshaft-to-transmission flange bolts. Disconnect the driveshaft from the transmission.
   • Using mechanic's wire, support the driveshaft.
4. Remove the output shaft flange.
   1. Remove and discard the output shaft flange bolt.
   2. Remove the output shaft flange.
   Fig 2: Identifying Output Shaft Flange And Bolt

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   All vehicles 

5. Using the Output Shaft Locknut Socket, remove and discard the output shaft nut.
   Fig 3: Remove/Install Output Shaft Retaining Nut Using The Output Shaft Locknut Socket

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6. Using the Transmission Extension Housing Seal Remover along with the Torque Converter Fluid Seal Remover and Slide Hammer, remove the output shaft seal.
   Fig 4: Removing Output Shaft Seal Using Special Tools

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