Extension Housing Gasket: Removal

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

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

Remove the 4 transmission crossmember-to-floor pan screws.

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

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Remove the transmission insulator-to-extension housing center screw and remove the transmission crossmember.

Fig 2: Locating Transmission Mount Center Screw

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Remove and discard the nut.

Fig 3: Removing Driveshaft Nut

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Using the special tool, remove the output shaft flange.

Fig 4: Removing Output Shaft Flange Using Special Tool (307-523)

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CAUTION: The parking pawl, parking pawl return and parking pawl shaft may fall out during removal of the extension housing.

Remove the 7 extension housing screws and the extension housing.

Fig 5: Locating Extension Housing And Mounting Screws

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Remove and discard the extension housing gasket.

Fig 6: Locating Extension Housing Gasket

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