Shaft, Axle: Removal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 RAM 1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: REAR ROTOR

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With vehicle in neutral, raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Remove wheel and tire assembly. Refer to REMOVAL .
Remove brake caliper (3), adapter (2) and rotor (1).

Fig 2: Pinion Mate Shaft Lock Screw
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Remove differential housing cover and drain lubricant.
Rotate differential case so pinion mate shaft lock screw is accessible. Remove lock screw (1) and pinion mate shaft (2) from differential case and DISCARD the lock screw.

Fig 3: Installing C-Lock In Axle Shaft
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Push axle shaft (2) inward and remove C-lock (1) from the axle shaft.

Fig 4: Removing Axle Shaft
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Remove axle shaft (1) carefully to prevent damage to the shaft bearing and seal in the axle tube.