Removal

REMOVAL





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





5. Remove brake sensor (1) from axle (2) and remove calipers, rotors and cables. NOTE: The parking brake is self-adjusting, and cables must be locked out before removal. Procedures






6. Remove track bar (1) bolt from axle bracket (2).





7. Remove vent hose from the axle shaft tube.
8. Remove stabilizer bar (1) axle bracket (2).





9. Remove shock absorbers (1) from axle brackets (2).





10. Remove upper control arm (1) nuts and bolts from the axle brackets (2).





11. Lower axle enough to remove coil springs and spring insulators.
12. Remove lower control arm (1) mounting bolts from axle brackets (2).
13. Lower and remove the axle.