Drive Axle: Removing

-- Loosen The Connection Between The Drive Axle And Wheel Hub. Refer To THREADED CONNECTION BETWEEN DRIVE AXLE AND WHEEL HUB, LOOSENING AND TIGHTENING .

-- Remove The Wheel.

-- Remove Coil Spring. Refer To COIL SPRING .

-- Remove The Rear Mufflers And Brackets. Refer To OVERVIEW - MUFFLER [FOR ENGINE(S) CAED, CAEB, CPMB, CPMA] , OVERVIEW - MUFFLER [FOR ENGINE(S) CALA] , OVERVIEW - MUFFLER [FOR TRANSMISSION(S) 0B6] [FOR ENGINE(S) CAUA] , OVERVIEW - MUFFLER [FOR ENGINE(S) CFSA] and OVERVIEW - MUFFLER [FOR ENGINE(S) CAED, CAEB, CPMB, CPMA] .

-- Remove Rear Final Drive. Refer To REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION [0B6 COUPE] , REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION [0B2 (COUPE)] , REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION [0B4 AWD] or REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION [0B2 AWD (COUPE)] / REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION [0B4 AWD (COUPE)] .

Only Applies to the Left Drive Axle

Fig 1: Identifying Tensioning Strap

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-- Install the tensioning strap -1-. Install the bolt -2- and tighten by hand.

-- Release the connector -5- from the left rear level control system sensor -G76- and remove it.

Fig 2: Releasing Connector From Left ABS Wheel Speed Sensor

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-- Unclip the wiring harness -4-, if applicable.

Continuation for Both Drive Axles

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Speed Sensor & Bolt

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-- Remove the rear speed sensor -1-. Remove bolt -2- to do so.

-- Remove the drive axle toward the inside.