Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 1919

EXTENSION HOUSING 

Removal (M5OD-R1 & M5OD-R2) 

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.  

2. If equipped, turn the air suspension switch OFF.  

3. With vehicle in Neutral, raise and support the vehicle.  

4. Drain the transmission fluid.  

5. Remove and support the rear driveshaft. Remove the bolts. See Fig. 6 . Remove the rear driveshaft. 

6. Remove the transfer case, if equipped. See appropriate TRANSFER CASE article.  

7. Disconnect the electrical connector. Remove the Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) bolt. See Fig. 7 . Remove 

the VSS.  

8. Use the High-Lift Jack (A) to support the transmission (B). Secure the transmission with the strap (C). 

See Fig. 8 .  

9. Remove the transmission mount nuts. See Fig. 9 .  

10. Remove the heat shield bolts (one each side). See Fig. 10 .  

11. Remove the crossmember bolts (three each side). Remove the crossmember. See Fig. 11 .  

12. Remove the mount bolts. See Fig. 12 . Remove the transmission mount.  

13. Remove the exhaust pipe bracket nuts. See Fig. 13 . Remove the exhaust pipe bracket.  

14. Lower the transmission to access extension housing bolts. Use Seal Remover (A) to remove the extension 

housing seal (B). See Fig. 14 .  

15. Remove the extension housing bolts. See Fig. 15 . Remove the extension housing.  

16. Remove the speedometer gear retaining ring. See Fig. 16 . Remove the speedometer drive gear. 

deactivate SIR system before servicing components. See AIR BAG 
DEACTIVATION PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION.

CAUTION: When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems 

may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer 
systems have completed a relearn cycle. See COMPUTER RELEARN 
PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION before disconnecting 
battery.

NOTE:

To maintain initial driveshaft balance, index-mark the driveshaft to the rear 
axle pinion flange so it can be installed in its original position.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS Servicing - Pickup & Sport Utility

  

Fig. 6: Viewing Driveshaft Mark 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS Servicing - Pickup & Sport Utility

  

Fig. 7: Removing Vehicle Speed Sensor 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS Servicing - Pickup & Sport Utility

  

Fig. 8: Supporting Transmission With Jack 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS Servicing - Pickup & Sport Utility