Sidekick Sport 2D JLX 4WD L4-1.8L (1998)
Extension Housing: Service and Repair
EXTENSION CASE (2WD MODEL)
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative cable from battery.
2. Lift up vehicle and drain A/T fluid.
3. Remove rear propeller shaft from extension case.
4. Disconnect speedometer cable from extension case.
5. Disconnect speed sensor connector.
6. Support transmission with a transmission jack.
Try not to apply jack against oil pan as much as possible.
7. Remove rear mounting.
8. Remove extension case from transmission.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean mating surfaces of transmission and extension case.
2. Confirm that fluid guide pipe is installed into extension case properly.
3. Install new gasket and extension case to transmission.