Extension Housing: Service and Repair

Extension Housing Seal and Bushing








Special Tool(s)





Material

Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the driveshaft.





3. Using the special tools, remove the extension housing seal.





4. CAUTION: Do not damage any machined surfaces. The new seal may leak.

Using the special tool, remove the extension housing bushing.

Installation





1. CAUTION: Prior to installing the extension housing bushing, inspect the extension housing counterbore for burrs. If necessary, remove the burrs with an oil stone. Damage to new bushing may occur.

NOTE: The extension housing bushing is model dependent.

Align the extension housing bushing in the extension housing so that the slots are in the 2 o'clock and 7 o'clock positions.





2. Using the special tool, install the extension housing bushing.





3. NOTE: The extension housing seal is model dependent.

Align the extension housing seal in the extension housing, with the drain hole positioned downward.





4. Using the special tool, install the extension housing seal.
5. Install the driveshaft.
6. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.
7. Fill the transmission to the specified level with clean automatic transmission fluid.