Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints: Service and Repair

1. Raise and support vehicle. Support at frame behind front springs.
2. Remove front wheels.
3. Scribe alignment marks on propeller shaft and axle yoke for proper assembly, then disconnect propeller shaft at axle yoke.
4. Disconnect connecting rod at steering knuckles.
5. Disconnect shock absorbers at axle housing.
6. Remove stabilizer bar connecting links to spring tie plates attaching bolts, if equipped.
7. Disconnect breather tube at axle housing.
8. Disconnect stabilizer bar link bolts at spring clips.
9. Remove disc brake calipers, rotors and brake shields.
10. Remove U-bolts and tie plates.
11. Support axle assembly with suitable jack to relieve spring tension.
12. Loosen rear spring shackle to spring attaching bolts.
13. Remove front spring shackle to spring attaching bolts and lower spring to floor.
14. Remove axle from under vehicle.
15. Reverse procedure to install.