Extension Housing Gasket - Rear Wheel Drive (RWD): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Ranger. 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 AND LIFTING .

Fig 1: Marking Driveshaft Flange And Rear Pinion Flange

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NOTE: To maintain initial driveshaft balance, mark the rear driveshaft yoke and axle flange so they can be installed in their original alignment.

Mark the rear driveshaft.

Fig 2: Locating Driveshaft Flange Bolts

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Remove the 4 rear driveshaft bolts.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Driveshaft Flange Yoke From Pinion Flange

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NOTE: Do not use a hammer.

Remove the rear driveshaft from the flange using a pry bar.

Fig 4: Identifying Rear Driveshaft Nuts

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Remove the nuts.

Fig 5: Raising & Supporting Transmission

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Raise and support the transmission.

Fig 6: Identifying Transmission Mount & Screws

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Remove the transmission mount.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Remove the transmission mount.

Fig 7: Identifying Extension Housing Screws & Studs

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Remove the extension housing screws and studs.

Fig 8: Locating Extension Housing & Gasket

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CAUTION: The parking pawl, parking pawl return spring and parking pawl shaft could fall out during removal of the extension housing.

Remove the extension housing. Discard the extension housing gasket.