Removal

REMOVAL





1. With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
2. Position a lift under axle and secure lift to the axle.
3. Mark propeller shaft and companion flange for installation alignment reference.
4. Remove propeller shaft (1) from pinion flange (2).




5. Remove axle vent hose (1) axle housing (2).




6. Remove wiring harness (1) from brake sensor (2).




7. Remove brake calipers, rotors, brake lines (1) and park cables (2) from axle housing.




8. Remove shock absorbers (1) and stabilizer bar (2) from the axle.




9. Remove U-bolts (1) nuts (2) from the axle.
10. Remove U-bolts and lower the axle from the vehicle.