Extension Housing Seal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln Town Car. 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 article.

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

Index-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 driveshaft bolts.

Fig 2: Identifying 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: Marking Driveshaft, Extension Housing And Output Shaft

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Using the special tools, remove the extension housing seal.

Fig 4: Removing Extension Housing Seal

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