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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle   in General Information.
  2. Drain the axle lubricant. Refer to LUBRICANT REPLACEMENT - REAR DRIVE AXLE   . 
  3. Remove the rear axle assembly. Refer to REAR AXLE REPLACEMENT   . 
  4. Remove the brake caliper brackets. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET REPLACEMENT - REAR   in Disc Brakes.
  5. Remove the rear axle cover housing and gasket. Refer to REAR AXLE HOUSING COVER AND GASKET REPLACEMENT   . 
  6. Remove the axle shafts. Refer to REAR AXLE SHAFT REPLACEMENT   . 
  7. Remove the differential assembly. Refer to DRIVE PINION AND RING GEAR REPLACEMENT   . 
  8. Remove the brake backing plates. Refer to Disc Brake Backing Plate Replacement - Rear . 
  9. Remove the drive pinion shaft yoke and the seal. Refer to DRIVE PINION FLANGE/YOKE AND/OR OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT   . 
  10. Remove the drive pinion. Refer to DRIVE PINION AND RING GEAR REPLACEMENT   . 
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