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Removal Procedure

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    CAUTION: When removing the rear springs, do not use a twin-post type hoist. The swing arch tendency of the rear axle assembly when certain fasteners are removed may cause it to slip from the hoist which may cause personal injury.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the rear tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Use a utility stand in order to support the rear axle.
  4. Remove the rear axle coil springs, the spring seats and the spring insulators. Refer to Coil Spring Replacement (With Independent Rear Suspension) , Coil Spring Replacement (All Wheel Drive)  or Coil Spring Replacement (Front Wheel Drive with Axle) .
  5. Remove the brake calipers. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement - Rear in Hydraulic Brakes.
  6. Disconnect the intermediate brake hoses from the rear axle brake pipes. Refer to Brake Hose Replacement - Rear (Disc Brakes) in Hydraulic Brakes.
  7. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connectors.
  8. Use the utility stand in order to lower the rear axle.
  9. Remove the utility stand.
  10. Lower the vehicle until the rear axle is approximately 13 mm (0.5 in) above the ground.
    11. Fig 1: View Of Rear Axle
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  11. Remove the rear axle control arm bolts and nuts.
  12. Remove the rear axle.
  13. Remove the brake pipes and the brake hoses from the rear axle. Refer to Brake Hose Replacement - Rear (Disc Brakes) , if applicable and Brake Pipe Replacement in Hydraulic Brakes.
  14. Remove the wheel bearing/hub. Refer to Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Rear (Independent Rear Suspension)  or Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Rear (Without Independent Rear Suspension) .
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