Extension Housing Gasket: Removal

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
Remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT .
Remove the transmission insulator-to-extension housing center screw.

Fig 1: Locating Transmission Insulator-To-Extension Housing Center Screw
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NOTE: Use a suitable transmission jack to support the transmission.

Fig 2: Locating Rear Transmission Crossmember-To-Floor Pan Screws

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Remove the 4 rear transmission crossmember-to-floor pan screws.
Disconnect the shift cable retainer and position the cable aside.

Fig 3: Locating Shift Cable Retainer
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Remove and discard the nut.

Fig 4: Locating Driveshaft Nut
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Using the special tool, remove the output shaft flange.

Fig 5: Identifying Special Tool (307-525)
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CAUTION: The parking pawl, parking pawl return and parking pawl shaft could fall out during removal of the extension housing.

Fig 6: Locating Extension Housing

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Remove the 7 extension housing screws and the extension housing.
Remove and discard the extension housing gasket.

Fig 7: Locating Extension Housing Gasket
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