Extension Housing Gasket: Installation

Clean the extension housing and install a new extension housing gasket. Make sure the park pawl is installed correctly.

CAUTION: Make sure the parking lever actuating rod is correctly seated into the case parking rod guide cup.

Install the extension housing and screws.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Extension Housing And Mounting Screws
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Install the shift cable retainer.

Fig 2: Installing Shift Cable Retainer
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Install the rear transmission mount center screw.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Rear Transmission Mount Center Screw
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Install the 4 screws and the rear transmission support.
- Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 4: Locating Transmission Crossmember Support Bolts
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Using the special tools, install the output flange.

Fig 5: Installing Output Flange
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Install a new nut.
- Tighten to 131 Nm (97 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 6: Installing Nut
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Install the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT .
Check the transmission fluid level. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL CHECK in this article.