STS AWD V6-3.6L (2007)
Extension Housing: Service and Repair
5L40-E/5L50-E - Automatic Transmission
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.