Extension Housing: Service and Repair
Case Extension Housing ReplacementRemoval Procedure
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Disconnect the right wheel drive shaft from the transaxle.
4. Remove the vehicle speed sensor.
5. Remove the case extension housing bolts (5).
6. Remove the case extension housing (6) with axle seal and the O-ring (8).
7. Inspect the case extension (6) for the following conditions:
^ A damaged or porous sealing surface for the case extension seal
^ A damaged or porous sealing surface for the vehicle speed sensor
^ A damaged or porous sealing surface for the right drive axle oil seal
^ A damaged or porous sealing surface for the case extension housing
^ A damaged or worn differential carrier bushing or output shaft bearing
^ Damaged bolt holes
^ Inspect the drive axle seal and replace if necessary.
Installation Procedure
1. Perform a differential carrier end play inspection.
2. If removed, install the drive axle seal.
3. Install the case extension housing (6) with the axle seal and the O-ring (8).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
4. Install the case extension housing bolts (5).
^ Tighten the case extension housing bolts (5) to 36 Nm (27 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the vehicle speed sensor.
6. Connect the right wheel drive shaft to the transaxle.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Connect the battery negative cable.
Notice: Do NOT overfill the transaxle. The overfilling of the transaxle causes foaming, loss of fluid, shift complaints, and possible damage to the transaxle.
9. Refill the transmission.
10. Inspect for fluid leaks.