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Removal and Installation

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to GENERAL INFORMATION .
  2. Remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVELINE SYSTEM .
  3. Remove the parts in the order indicated in Fig 1.
    Fig 1: Extension Housing Gasket Removal Sequence
    G03281514Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. NOTE: Use a suitable transmission jack to support the transmission.
  5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  6. Check the transmission fluid level. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL CHECK .

Item 6: Output Shaft Flange Removal Note 

  1. Using the special tool, remove the output shaft flange.
    Fig 2: Removing Output Shaft Flange
    G03281515Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 8: Extension Housing Removal Note 

    CAUTION: The parking pawl, parking pawl return spring and parking pawl shaft could fall out during removal of the extension housing.
    Fig 3: Removing Extension Housing
    G03281516Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Remove the extension housing.

Item 7: Extension Housing Screws Installation Note 

    CAUTION: Make sure the parking lever actuating rod is correctly seated into the case parking rod guide cup.
    Fig 4: Installing Extension Housing
    G03281517Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Install the extension housing.

Item 6: Output Shaft Flange Installation Note 

  1. Using the special tool, install the output shaft flange.
    Fig 5: Installing Output Shaft Flange
    G03281518Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.