Extension Housing Gasket: Installation

All vehicles 

NOTE: Lightly lubricate the gasket with petroleum jelly to hold it in place during assembly.
1. Install the new extension housing gasket.
Fig 1: Locating Extension Housing Gasket
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Vehicles not equipped with a fixed flange 

2. Install the extension housing bolts.
   • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
Fig 2: Identifying Bolts And Transmission Extension Housing
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Vehicles equipped with a fixed flange 

3. Install the extension housing bolts.
   • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
Fig 3: Locating Transmission Extension Housing Bolts
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4. Using the special tool, install a new output shaft retaining nut.
   • Tighten to 200 Nm (148 lb-ft).
Fig 4: Identifying Output Shaft With Special Tool
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5. Install the output shaft flange and a new bolt.
   • Tighten to 130 Nm (96 lb-ft).
Fig 5: Locating Output Shaft Flange Bolt
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All vehicles 

6. Connect the OSS sensor electrical connector.
Fig 6: Identifying Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor Electrical Connector
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7. Install the transmission insulator.
   1. Position the transmission insulator.
   2. Lower the transmission onto the transmission insulator.
Fig 7: Transmission Support Insulator
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8. Install the transmission insulator bolts and nuts.
   • Tighten to 94 Nm (69 lb-ft).
Fig 8: Transmission Insulator Bolts & Nuts
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9. Install the driveshaft.
10. Start the engine. Move the transmission range selector lever through all the gear ranges, checking for engagements.
11. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, engine running and the transmission at normal operating temperature 66-77°C (150-170°F), check and adjust the transmission fluid level and check for any leaks. If transmission fluid is needed, add transmission fluid in increments of 0.24L (0.5 pt) until the correct level is achieved (transmission fluid should be in the hot range cross-hatched area of the transmission fluid level indicator).