Extension Housing and Seal Replacement

Extension Housing and Seal Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. If equipped with rear wheel drive (RWD), remove the drive flange (2) and seal (3).
2. Place a suitable jack under the transmission pan in order to support the transmission.
3. Remove the transmission support.
4. If equipped with all wheel drive (AWD), remove the transfer case. Refer to Transfer Case Assembly Replacement in Transfer Case - BW 4476.
5. Place a drain pan under the extension housing.





6. Remove the extension housing bolts (35).
7. Remove the extension housing (27) and seal (25).
8. If equipped with AWD, remove the seal from the extension housing.

Installation Procedure

1. If equipped with AWD, install a NEW seal to the extension housing.





Important: The case extension gasket seal is reusable. Replace the gasket ONLY if the sealing surface is damaged.

2. Install the extension housing (27) and seal (25).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the extension housing bolts (35).

Tighten the bolts to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).

4. If equipped with AWD, install the transfer case.
5. Install the transmission support.
6. Remove the transmission jack.





7. If equipped with RWD, install the drive flange (2) and seal (3). Refer to Drive Flange and Seal Replacement.