Extension/Adapter Housing

1. Remove the bolts holding the extension/adapter housing onto the transmission gear case.

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2. Using Puller 8244, remove the extension/ adapter housing from the transmission gear case.

NOTE: It may be necessary to straighten the housing during removal due to the tendency for the reverse idler shaft to bind into one side of the. housing.

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3. Remove the crossover detent plug from the extension/adapter housing.
4. Remove the crossover detent spring from the extension/adapter housing.
5. Remove the crossover detent plunger from the extension/adapter housing

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6. Remove the bolt and washer holding the crossover cam to the extension/adapter housing.
7. Remove the crossover cam from the extension/ adapter housing.
8. Remove the back-up lamp switch and gasket from the extension/adapter housing.

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9. Use Remover L-4518 to remove the countershaft rear bearing race from the extension/adapter housing.

NOTE: Be sure to remove and tag all countershaft preload shims from between the bearing race and the housing.

10. Use Remover 8240 to remove the crossover cam bushing from the extension/adapter housing.
11. On 4X2 vehicles, remove extension housing seal with a suitable pry tool or a slide hammer mounted screw.
12. On 4X4 vehicles, use a suitable pry tool, or a slide hammer mounted screw, to remove the adapter housing seal.