Removal Procedure
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- 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 (6-Lug Wheel) , Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (8-Lug Wheel) .
- Remove the rear wheel speed sensor. Refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement .
- Remove the rear axle housing cover. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (8.6, 9.5 Inch Axles) , 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 tone wheel and/or bearing remover (1) and the J-2619-01 slide hammer (2).