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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING & JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
  2. Drain the rear axle. Refer to Lubricant Change .
  3. Remove the rear axle housing cover bolts (1).
  4. Remove the rear axle housing cover (2) from the axle housing.
    1. Catch the oil in a drain pan.
    2. Remove any gasket material from the rear axle housing and/or the rear axle housing cover.
      Fig 1: Removing Rear Axle Housing Cover And Bolts From Axle Housing
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