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 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 1: Locating Extension Housing
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Using the special tools, install the output flange.

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool (307-404) And (205-479)
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Install a new nut.
- Tighten to 131 Nm (97 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 3: Locating Driveshaft Nut
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Install the shift cable retainer.

Fig 4: Locating Shift Cable Retainer
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Install the transmission crossmember-to-floor pan screws.
- Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 5: Locating Transmission Crossmember-To-Floor Pan Screws
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Install the transmission insulator-to-extension housing center screw.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 6: Locating Transmission Insulator-To-Extension Housing Center Screw
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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 .