Extension Housing Seal & Gasket: Removal

Drain the transmission fluid. For additional information, refer to FLUID PAN, GASKET & FILTER .

NOTE: The output shaft and drive shaft are a balanced assembly.

Fig 1: Marking Driveshaft Flange & Rear Companion Flange

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Mark the driveshaft flange and the rear companion flange for correct alignment during assembly.
Remove the four driveshaft bolts.

Fig 2: Identifying Driveshaft Bolts
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Separate the driveshaft from the transmission.

Fig 3: Removing Driveshaft From Transmission
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Use a high-lift transmission jack to support the transmission.
Remove the two transmission mount nuts.

Fig 4: Identifying Transmission Mount Nuts
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Remove the transmission crossmember.
- Remove the bolts.
- Remove the transmission crossmember.
Fig 5: Identifying Transmission Crossmember Bolts
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Lower the transmission to access the extension housing bolts.
Using the special tools, remove the extension housing seal.

Fig 6: Identifying Transmission Fluid Seal Remover & Slide Hammer
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Remove the vehicle speed sensor (VSS).
1. Disconnect the connector.
2. Remove the bolt.
3. Remove the vehicle speed sensor (VSS).
Fig 7: Removing Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)
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Remove the extension housing and gasket.
1. Remove the bolts and the nuts.
2. Remove the extension housing and gasket.
Fig 8: Identifying Extension Housing Bolts & Nuts
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