Extension Housing Seal & Bushing: 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 may occur.

Align the extension housing bushing in the extension housing so that the slots are in the 2 o'clock and 7 o'clock positions.

Fig 1: Aligning Extension Housing Bushing In Extension Housing
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NOTE: The extension housing bushing is model-dependent.
Using the special tool, install the extension housing bushing.

Fig 2: Installing Extension Housing Bushing
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Align the extension housing seal in the extension housing, with the drain hole positioned downward.

Fig 3: Aligning Extension Housing Seal In Extension Housing
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Using the special tool, seat the extension housing seal.

Fig 4: Installing Extension Housing Seal
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Install the driveshaft.
Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.
Fill the transmission to the specified level with clean automatic transmission fluid, refer to the Fluid Capacity Chart.