Drive Axle, Removing And Installing, Bolted To Transmission: Removing

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Fig 1: Drive Axle Hex Bolt

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-- Loosen the drive axle threaded connection on the wheel side -arrow-. Refer to DRIVE AXLE THREADED CONNECTION, LOOSENING AND TIGHTENING .

-- Remove the wheel. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

Applies to Vehicles with a Level Control System Sensor

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-- Remove the nut -arrow- and free up the level control system sensor coupling rod from the control arm.

-- If installed, remove the bolts -1- and the heat shield -2-.

Fig 2: Locating Drive Axle Heat Shield

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-- Remove the coupling rod. Refer to COUPLING ROD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the drive axle from the flange shaft/transmission -arrows- and tilt upwards.

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-- Firmly push in the wheel bearing housing.

-- Pull the drive axle out of the wheel hub.

-- Remove the drive axle.

NOTE:

If the components cannot be separated, press the drive axle out of the wheel bearing. Refer to DRIVE AXLE, PRESSING OUT OF WHEEL BEARING .