Drive Axle, Removing And Installing: Removing
-- Loosen the connection between the drive axle and wheel hub. Refer to DRIVE AXLE THREADED CONNECTION, LOOSENING AND TIGHTENING .
-- Remove the wind deflector for the lower rear transverse link. Refer to WIND DEFLECTOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, FASTENING PIN VERSION WITH FASTENER .
Left Side of Vehicle:
-- Exhaust system without separating point: remove the rear muffler. Refer to OVERVIEW - MUFFLER .
-- Exhaust system with separating point: remove the exhaust pipe. Refer to OVERVIEW - MUFFLER .
-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the heat shield -1-.
Continuation for All Vehicles:
-- Remove the bolts -arrows-, and carefully remove the drive axle. Pay attention to the boot while doing this on equipment versions with air suspension.
- Be careful not to damage the protective coating on the drive axle.