Adapter Housing: Installation

Clear gasket material from sealing surfaces on adapter housing and rear of transmission. Replace output shaft bearing, if necessary.

1. Install new rear seal in adapter housing. Use Tool Handle C-4171 and Seal Installer C-3860-A to install seal.
2. Place adapter housing gasket in position on rear of transmission.
3. Slide adapter housing forward and over output shaft. See Figure.
4. Guide park shaft into park sprag and push adapter housing forward until rod passes through opening behind sprag. It may be necessary to use a wire to hold sprag to the side for rod to pass through.
5. Install bolts to hold adapter housing to rear of transmission.
6. Install transfer case.
7. Install propeller shafts. Refer to appropriate PROPELLER SHAFTS article under DRIVELINE/AXLES.
8. Install rear transmission mount and skid plate.
9. Lower vehicle and verify transmission fluid level. Add fluid as necessary.