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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  2. Drain the axle lubricant. Refer to Lubricant Replacement - Rear Drive Axle (8.6 Inch Axle)  or Lubricant Replacement - Rear Drive Axle (9.5, 10.5, and 11.5 Inch Axles)  or Lubricant Replacement - Rear Drive Axle (9.75 Inch Axle) .
  3. Remove the rear axle assembly. Refer to Rear Axle Replacement (15/25 Series)  or Rear Axle Replacement (35 Series)  or Rear Axle Replacement (15 Series with/RPO NYS) .
  4. Remove the brake caliper brackets. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET .
  5. For the 8.6 inch and 9.5 inch axles, remove the brake rotors. Refer to BRAKE ROTOR .
  6. For the 10.5 inch and 11.5 inch axles, remove the hub and rotor assembly. Refer to Rear Axle Hub, Bearing, Cup, and/or Seal Replacement .
  7. Remove the rear axle cover housing and gasket. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement .
  8. Remove the axle shafts. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (8.6 Inch, 9.5 Inch Axles)  or Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (9.75 Inch Axle)  8.6 inch, 9.5 inch axles, or Rear Axle Shaft and/or Gasket Replacement , 10.5 inch, 11.5 inch axles.
  9. Remove the brake backing plates. Refer to REAR DISC BRAKE BACKING PLATE .
  10. For the 8.6 inch and 9.5 inch axles, remove the rear axle shaft oil seal and the bearing. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Seal and/or Bearing Replacement .
  11. Remove the differential assembly. Refer to Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (8.6 Inch, 9.5 Inch, 11.5 Inch Axles)  or Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (9.75 Inch Axle)  or Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) .
  12. Remove the drive pinion shaft yoke and the oil seal. Refer to Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement (All Except 9.75 Inch Axle)  or Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement (9.75 Inch Axle) .
  13. Remove the drive pinion and the inner pinion bearing. Refer to Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (8.6 Inch, 9.5 Inch, 11.5 Inch Axles)  or Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (9.75 Inch Axle)  or Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) .
  14. Remove the pinion bearing cups. Refer to Drive Pinion Bearings Replacement (8.6, 9.5, 11.5 Inch Axles)  or Drive Pinion Bearings Replacement (9.75 Inch Axle)  or Drive Pinion Bearings Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) .
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