Removal and Replacement

1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove rear wheel assembly.
3. Remove brake drum and disconnect parking brake cables.
4. Disconnect brake hose and load sensing spring, if equipped.
5. Support rear axle and remove rear leaf springs refer to Steering and Suspension/ Suspension/ Leaf Spring/ Service and Repair.
6. Disconnect propeller shaft.
7. Remove shock absorber refer to Steering and Suspension/Suspension/Shock Absorber/Service and Repair.
8. Lower axle assembly from vehicle.
9. Reverse procedure to install, tightening attaching nuts and bolts to specifications.