B2300 L4-2.3L VIN D (2004)
Extension Housing: Service and Repair
MANUAL TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING REMOVAL / INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, raise and support the vehicle.
3. On 4x4 vehicles, remove the transfer case.
4. Drain the transmission fluid.
Note:
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To maintain initial propeller shaft balance, mark the propeller shaft centering socket yoke and rear axle universal joint flange so they may be
installed in their original positions.
5. Mark the propeller centering socket yoke and rear axle universal joint flange.
6. Remove and support the rear propeller shaft.
7. Use a transmission jack to support the transmission.
8. Remove the transmission mount to crossmember nuts.
9. Remove the six crossmember bolts.
10. Remove the. nuts, then remove the crossmember.
11. Remove the transmission bolt and reposition the exhaust bracket.
12. Lower the transmission to access extension housing bolts.
13. Use SST to remove the extension housing rear oil seal.
