Extension Housing Gasket: Removal

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT .
Remove the catalytic converter assembly. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .

NOTE: Use a suitable transmission jack to support the transmission.

Fig 1: Removing Transmission Crossmember-To-Floor Pan Screws

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Remove the 4 transmission crossmember-to-floor pan screws.
Remove the transmission insulator-to-extension housing center screw and remove the transmission crossmember.

Fig 2: Removing Transmission Crossmember
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Remove and discard the nut.

Fig 3: Removing Nut
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Using the special tool, remove the output shaft flange.

Fig 4: Removing Output Shaft Flange
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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 5: Identifying Extension Housing And Mounting Screws

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

Fig 6: Identifying Extension Housing Gasket
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