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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 rear axle. Refer to Lubricant Change .
  3. Remove the rear axle housing cover bolts (1).
    IMPORTANT: Do not nick or cut the rear axle housing cover gasket.
    Fig 1: Removing Rear Axle Housing Cover Bolts
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  4. Remove the rear axle housing cover (2) from the axle housing.
  5. Drain the axle lubricant into a suitable container.
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