Extension Housing And Gasket (4WD) Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Remove the rear propeller shaft. See PROPELLER SHAFT REAR (4X2) REMOVAL / INSTALLATION or PROPELLER SHAFT REAR (4WD) REMOVAL / INSTALLATION .
Remove the transfer case. See TRANSFER CASE REMOVAL / INSTALLATION .
Remove the wire harness locations from the extension housing wire bracket.
Remove the transmission mount nuts.
Raise and support the transmission.
Remove the transmission mount-to-extension housing bolts.
Remove the transmission mount.
Remove the six extension housing bolts and studs.
NOTE:
- The parking pawl, parking pawl return spring and parking pawl shaft may fall out during removal of the extension housing.
Remove the extension housing. Discard the extension housing gasket.
CAUTION:
- Make sure the parking lever actuating rod is correctly seated into the case parking rod guide cup.
Position the extension housing and install the six extension housing bolts and studs.
Position the transmission mount on the extension housing and install bolts.
Tightening torque

68-95 Nm {6.9-9.7 kgfm, 50-70 ft.lbf }
Install the transmission mount into the crossmember and tighten the transmission mount nuts.
Tightening torque

98-132 Nm { 10-13.5 kgfm, 73-97 ft.lbf }
Install the transfer case. See TRANSFER CASE REMOVAL / INSTALLATION .
Install the rear propeller shaft See PROPELLER SHAFT REAR (4X2) REMOVAL / INSTALLATION or PROPELLER SHAFT REAR (4WD) REMOVAL / INSTALLATION .
Fill the transmission to proper fluid level and check for proper transmission operation.