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Extension Housing Gasket: Installation

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  1. Clean the extension housing and install a new extension housing gasket. Make sure the park pawl is installed correctly.
  2. Fig 1: Locating Extension Housing Gasket
    GF0015489Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Make sure the parking lever actuating rod is correctly seated into the case parking rod guide cup.
  3. Install the extension housing and screws.
    • Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
  4. Fig 2: Locating Extension Housing And Mounting Screws
    GF0015488Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Using the special tools, install the output flange.
  6. Fig 3: Installing Output Shaft Flange Using Special Tools (307-404) & (205-479)
    GF0015486Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install a new nut.
    • Tighten to 130 Nm (96 lb-ft).
  8. Fig 4: Removing Driveshaft Nut
    GF0015482Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Loosely install the transmission insulator-to-extension housing center screw.
  10. Fig 5: Locating Transmission Mount Center Screw
    GF0015487Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Position the transmission crossmember in the vehicle and loosely install the transmission crossmember-to-floor pan screws.
  12. Fig 6: Locating Transmission Crossmember-To-Floor Pan Screws
    G03982786Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The transmission support insulator must be neutralized.
  13. Slide the transmission support insulator forward, rearward and side-to-side until the gaps between the transmission support insulator snubber and crossmember are equal.
  14. With the transmission support insulator neutralized, tighten the transmission crossmember-to-floor pan screws.
    • Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
  15. Fig 7: Locating Transmission Crossmember-To-Floor Pan Screws
    G03982786Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. With the transmission support insulator neutralized, tighten the transmission insulator-to-extension housing center screw.
    • Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
  17. Fig 8: Locating Transmission Mount Center Bolt
    GF0014721Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Install the catalytic converter assembly. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .
  19. Install the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT .
  20. Check the transmission fluid level. For additional information, refer to Transmission Fluid Level Check .