Removal Procedure

Fig 1: Drive Flange And Seal

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Remove the drive flange (2) and seal (3). Refer to Drive Flange and Seal Replacement .
Place a suitable jack under the transmission pan in order to support the transmission.
Remove the transmission support. Refer to Transmission Support Replacement (5L40 and 6L50) .
Place a suitable drain pan under the extension housing.

Fig 2: Extension Housing And Seal

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Remove the extension housing retaining bolts (1).
The output shaft retainer will slide off the output shaft while removing the case extension housing.
Remove the extension housing (2) and the seal (4).