Rear Axle Assembly: Removal

Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear wheels. Remove cover beneath rear axle. Remove lower shock absorber bolts. Slightly lower rear axle and remove coil springs. See Figure . Remove parking brake cable retainers. Remove ABS wheel speed sensor retainers and sensors. Disconnect brake line at rear axle on both sides. Remove brake calipers from axle. Suspend brake calipers to prevent damage. Remove brake rotors. Support axle. Mark position of mounting brackets on body. Remove and discard mounting bracket bolts. Lower axle and remove from vehicle.