Extension Housing Seal

Extension Housing Seal








Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

2. NOTE: The output shaft and driveshaft are a balanced assembly.

Mark the driveshaft flange and the rear pinion flange for correct alignment during assembly.





3. Remove the 4 driveshaft bolts.





4. Slide the driveshaft back enough to index-mark the driveshaft, the extension housing and the output shaft. Separate the driveshaft from the transmission.





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





Installation

1. NOTE: When installing the new seal, make sure that the drain hole in the seal is in the 6 o'clock position.

Using the special tool, install a new extension housing seal.





2. NOTE: The output shaft and the driveshaft are a balanced assembly.

Install the driveshaft.
^ Align all the index marks and position the driveshaft on the transmission.
^ Install the driveshaft.





3. NOTE: To maintain driveshaft balance, install the driveshaft yoke and flange in the original position that was marked during removal.

Install the 4 retaining bolts.
^ Tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).





4. Check the level of the transmission fluid, add clean automatic transmission fluid as necessary.