Leaking transmission fluid from a crack

CHRISOFSTONE

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2006 FORD E-SERIES VAN
175,000 MILES

Trying to find out what this part is called so I can change it. It's attached to the (drive shaft?) It's towards the front of the van, behind the transmission pan, a couple/few feet behind the front axle.
I'm pretty good with tools/mechanical stuff because I'm a plumber, but I'm hoping I don't have to drop the transmission or anything crazy.
If anyone could tell me what this part is called that would be really helpful I think. Thank you in advance.

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ASEMASTER6371

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Good afternoon,

Can you upload a picture for me to view?

Roy

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Thursday, August 1st, 2019 AT 1:03 PM

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I did. There's three there. I reckon you can't see them.

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Thursday, August 1st, 2019 AT 1:36 PM

ASEMASTER6371

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Okay, thanks. That is the tail shaft housing. You need to replace that. Even though there is not pressure there, the heat and cold will not allow any sealer to hold on that crack.

What transmission do you have? What series van so I can get you a picture.

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Thursday, August 1st, 2019 AT 1:39 PM

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Thursday, August 1st, 2019 AT 3:00 PM

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The above is a link to the part, I think. What is on the part is RF-F3LP-7A040-AA BASIC 46A
So I think I need to jack up a support under the transmission, and then go at the nuts? Any suggestions? Ideas? Cautions? Pitfalls? I don't know what transmission, it's the 4.6 liter engine.