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Right Axle Tube & Inner Shaft: Removal

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  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise and support vehicle on safety stands. Remove skid plate (if equipped). Remove wheel and tire assembly.
  2. Remove stabilizer bar hardware and remove stabilizer bar from lower control arm. DO NOT  mix left and right side components if both sides are being removed. Disconnect right inner tie rod from steering relay rod.
  3. Disconnect stub shaft flange bolts retaining stub axle to drive axle flange. Turn wheel outward to loosen stub shaft from drive axle flange. Push stub shaft toward front of vehicle and wire aside.
  4. Disconnect actuator solenoid connector at axle tube. Disconnect indicator light switch connector at axle tube. Remove actuator solenoid and indicator light switch if these components are to be serviced. Place suitable receptacle under drive axle. Remove drain plug and washer and drain lubricant. Remove nuts and washers retaining axle tube to frame.
  5. Remove bolts attaching axle tube to axle carrier. Remove axle tube from axle carrier. Ensure that open end of tube is pointed upward.
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