Removal Procedure
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING & JACKING THE VEHICLE
in General Information.
- Remove the rear axle fill plug.
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- For the 7.6 inch axle, remove the rear axle housing cover and the rear axle housing cover gasket.
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- For the 8.6 inch axle, remove the rear axle drain plug.
- Drain the lubricant into a suitable container.
- Inspect the drain plug for excessive metal particle accumulation. This accumulation is symptomatic of extreme wear.
- Clean the drain plug.
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