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Removal (11" Full-Floating Axle)

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  1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove brake caliper, and wire aside. See REAR CALIPER (DISC BRAKES) . Remove bolts from end of axle shaft. See Figure.
  2. Lightly tap axle shaft flange with soft hammer to loosen shaft. Grip rib on axle shaft flange with locking pliers. Twist axle shaft to start shaft removal. Pull axle shaft from axle housing.
  3. Bend lock washer tab away from lock nut. Using Wheel Bearing Nut Wrench (J-2222-C), remove lock nut. Remove lock washer. Remove adjusting nut and washer. Remove hub and rotor assembly.