Removal

REMOVAL






1. With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist. Service and Repair.

2. If equipped with air suspension, with a scan tool, using the routines under the ASCM (Air Suspension Control Module) perform the following,
- Disable the air suspension system.

- Run the Spring Deflate To Reservoir routine.

NOTE: After the rear air springs have the air released, leave the air spring attached to upper spring mount. The air spring does not need to be removed.

3. Remove the rear wheels.

4. Disconnect the rear wheel speed sensor electrical connector (1).





5. Remove the mounting bolt (1) from the sensor (2).

6. Remove the wheel speed sensor (2) from the brake caliper adapter.





NOTE:
Do not allow brake hose to support caliper assembly.

NOTE:
Mechanics wire can be used to support the caliper and adapter plate assemblies.

7. Remove the rear caliper adapter plate bolts (1) from both sides and position the calipers (2) aside.





8. Loosen clamp (2) and disconnect the axle vent hose (1) from the axle (3).

9. Remove the rear driveshaft. Testing and Inspection.





10. Pull the park brake cable spring (1) back.

NOTE:
A 13mm line wrench can be used to compress the cable tabs. Insert while spring is pulled back and rotate the wrench to compress the tabs.

11. Compress the cable tabs on each cable end fitting at the brake cable support plate (2).

12. Remove the park brake cable (3) from the brake cable support plate (2).





13. Remove the upper park brake cable bolt (1) from the rear axle (2).





14. Remove the park brake bolt (1) on the upper control arm bracket (2).

15. Position the park brake cable away from the rear axle.





16. Remove the stabilizer bar bolts (1) and position the stabilizer bar (2) aside or hang from wire off of the spare tire.

17. Position a lift under the axle and secure the axle to the lift.





18. Remove both lower shock absorber bolts (1) and position the shock absorbers (2) away from the axle.





19. Remove the track bar bolt (1) and position the track bar (2) away from the rear axle.





20. Remove both the upper control arm to rear axle bolts (1), discard nut and bolt, and position the upper control arms (3) away from the axle.

21. Remove both the lower control arm to rear axle bolts (2) , discard nut and bolt, and position the lower control arms (4) away from the axle.

22. Slightly lower the rear axle assembly and remove the rear springs.

23. Remove the rear axle from the vehicle.