Right Axle Shaft & Housing: Removal

Raise and support vehicle. Place drain pan under right axle shaft housing. Remove right outer axle shaft. See OUTER AXLE SHAFTS . DO NOT damage seal. Remove 5 right axle shaft housing to differential carrier bolts. Remove shift cable housing assembly. Remove 2 right axle shaft housing to frame bracket bolts. Ensure that thrust washers, clutch gear, clutch sleeve and clutch shaft are not damaged, and DO NOT fall out of differential carrier.
Remove right axle shaft and housing assembly. Place right axle shaft housing in a vise using mounting flange. Tap out axle shaft using soft mallet. Separate inner axle shaft and clutch gear, if necessary. Remove right axle shaft from housing. Inspect right axle shaft pilot and clutch shaft pilot bearing for wear. Inspect right axle shaft seal, bearing and shift cable housing seal for wear. Replace as necessary. Clean sealing surfaces of right axle shaft housing differential carrier.