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Extension Housing Gasket: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  2. Remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT .
  3. Remove the catalytic converter assembly. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .
  4. NOTE: Use a suitable transmission jack to support the transmission.
  5. Remove the 4 transmission crossmember-to-floor pan screws.
  6. Fig 1: Locating Transmission Crossmember-To-Floor Pan Screws
    G03982786Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the transmission insulator-to-extension housing center screw and remove the transmission crossmember.
  8. Fig 2: Locating Transmission Mount Center Screw
    GF0015487Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove and discard the nut.
  10. Fig 3: Removing Driveshaft Nut
    GF0015482Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Using the special tool, remove the output shaft flange.
  12. Fig 4: Removing Output Shaft Flange Using Special Tool (307-523)
    GF0015483Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: The parking pawl, parking pawl return and parking pawl shaft may fall out during removal of the extension housing.
  13. Remove the 7 extension housing screws and the extension housing.
  14. Fig 5: Locating Extension Housing And Mounting Screws
    GF0015488Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove and discard the extension housing gasket.
  16. Fig 6: Locating Extension Housing Gasket
    GF0015489Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.