Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Remove the rear wheel speed sensor. Refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Ring Replacement .
- Remove the rear axle housing cover. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (8.6, 9.5 Inch Axles) or Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) .
- Remove the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement .
- Remove the axle shaft seal, the bearing and the wheel speed sensor ring from the axle housing using the J 45857 (1) and the J 2619-01 (2).