Extension Housing Gasket: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Ford Mustang. 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 .
Remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT .
Remove the catalytic converter assembly. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .

NOTE: Use a suitable transmission jack to support the transmission.

Remove the 4 transmission crossmember-to-floor pan screws.

Fig 1: Locating Transmission Crossmember-To-Floor Pan Screws

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Remove the transmission insulator-to-extension housing center screw and remove the transmission crossmember.

Fig 2: Locating Transmission Mount Center Screw

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Remove and discard the nut.

Fig 3: Removing Driveshaft Nut

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Using the special tool, remove the output shaft flange.

Fig 4: Removing Output Shaft Flange Using Special Tool (307-523)

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

Remove the 7 extension housing screws and the extension housing.

Fig 5: Locating Extension Housing And Mounting Screws

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Remove and discard the extension housing gasket.

Fig 6: Locating Extension Housing Gasket

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