Extension Housing: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Raise vehicle.
2. Disconnect or remove components necessary to gain access to seal (e.g. propeller shaft, crossmember, shift linkage, transfer case, exhaust components, hoses, wires).

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3. On 4X2 vehicles, remove dust shield from the adapter housing by tapping gently with a brass drift and hammer.
4. On 4X2 vehicles, remove the adapter housing seal with Seal Puller 7550.
5. On 4X4 vehicles, remove the adapter housing seal using a slide hammer mounted screw.

INSTALLATION
1. Install new adapter housing seal with Seal Installer 7888.
2. On 4X2 vehicles, install dust shield using Special Tool D-187-B.
3. Reinstall components removed to gain access to seal.
4. Top off transmission fluid if necessary.