Removal

REMOVAL





1. With vehicle in neutral, position on hoist.
2. Remove differential cover (1) and drain fluid.





3. Remove calipers and rotors.
4. Remove speed sensors (2) from axle tube (1) flange.





5. Remove axle flange nuts (1) from axle (2).





6. Pull axle shaft and backing plate out of axle tube until axle bearing (1) is exposed.
7. Remove O-ring (2) from the axle bearing.





8. Remove axle shaft (1) from axle tube and backing plate.





9. Remove ELSD connector (1) if equipped.





10. Remove axle vent hose (1) from axle vent (2) and cover bracket.





11. Remove propeller shaft.
12. Remove stabilizer bar (1) clamp (2) from axle.





13. Support axle with jack.
14. Remove track bar from axle.
15. Remove shock absorbers (1) from axle brackets (2).





16. Remove upper control arms (2) from axle brackets (1).





17. Remove lower control arms (1) from axle brackets (2).
18. Lower axle from vehicle and remove coil springs and insulators.