Automatic Transmission Extension Housing And Gasket Removal / Installation: Removal

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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. See LIFTING .

Fig 1: Locating Mark On Rear Driveshaft Yoke & Axle 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: Identifying Rear Driveshaft With Bolts
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Remove the rear driveshaft.
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the rear driveshaft.
Fig 3: Identifying Crossmember Nuts
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Remove the nuts.

Fig 4: Raising Transmission
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Raise and support the transmission.

Fig 5: Identifying Transmission Mount With Screws
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Remove the transmission mount.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Remove the transmission mount.
Fig 6: Locating Extension Housing Screws And Studs
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Remove the extension housing screws and studs.

Fig 7: 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.