Extension Housing Seal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford F-550 Super Duty, 2013 Ford F-450 Super Duty, 2013 Ford F-350 Super Duty, and 2013 Ford F-250 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All vehicles

With the vehicle in PARK, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles
Remove the transfer case. For additional information, refer to TRANSFER CASE .
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
NOTE: It may be necessary to tap the driveshaft yoke with a plastic or rubber soft-faced hammer if a pry area is not present on the driveshaft side.

NOTE: Index-mark the driveshaft flanges.

Remove and discard the 4 driveshaft-to-transmission flange bolts. Disconnect the driveshaft from the transmission.
- Using mechanic's wire, support the driveshaft.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Driveshaft Mechanic's Wire
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the output shaft flange.
1. Remove and discard the output shaft flange bolt.
2. Remove the output shaft flange.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Output Shaft Flange And Bolt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  
  All vehicles
Using the Output Shaft Locknut Socket, remove and discard the output shaft nut.

Fig 3: Removing\Installing Output Shaft Nut Using Output Shaft Locknut Socket
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using the Transmission Extension Housing Seal Remover along with the Torque Converter Fluid Seal Remover and Slide Hammer, remove the output shaft seal.

Fig 4: Removing Output Shaft Seal Using Transmission Extension Housing Seal Remover
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.