INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING OIL SEAL
Coat the lip of a oil seal with MP grease.
Using SST and a hammer, drive in the new oil seal.
INSTALL PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Remove the SST from the extension housing.
Install the propeller shaft assembly in the extension housing.
Align the matchmarks on the propeller shaft flange and differential flange.
Install the propeller shaft assembly with the 4 nuts, 4 bolts and 4 washers.
ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
INSPECT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
Tech Tips
Drive the vehicle so that the engine and transmission are at normal operating temperature.
| Fluid temperature |
|---|
| 70 to 80 °C (158 to 176 °F) |
Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake.
With the engine idling and the brake pedal depressed, move shift the lever into all positions from P to L and return to the P position.
Take out the dipstick and wipe it clean.
Put it back all the way.
Take it out again and check that the fluid level is within the HOT range.
If the fluid level is below the HOT range, add new fluid and recheck the fluid level. If the fluid level exceeds the HOT range, drain the fluid once, add the proper amount of new fluid and recheck the fluid level.