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Section 117 (Front Axle - 9 1/4 Aa): Removal: Removal

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Fig 1: Removing Stabilizer Bar Links
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  1. With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
  2. Remove brake calipers and rotors.
  3. Disconnect ABS wheel speed sensors.
  4. Disconnect axle vent hose.
  5. Remove front propeller shaft.
  6. Remove stabilizer bar links (2) at the axle brackets with Puller (special tool #C-3894-A, Puller, Tie Rod) (1).
    Fig 2: Shock Absorber Bolts
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  7. Remove shock absorbers (1) bolts (4) from axle brackets.
    Fig 3: Track Bar & Bolts
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  8. Remove track bar (1) bolt (2) from the axle bracket.
    Fig 4: Removing Tie Rod & Drag Link
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  9. Remove tie rod and drag link (2) with Puller (special tool #C-3894-A, Puller, Tie Rod) (3) from the steering knuckles.
    Fig 5: Upper & Lower Control Arms
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  10. Position lift under the axle assembly and secure axle to lift.
  11. Mark suspension alignment cams for installation reference.
  12. Remove upper control arms (4) and lower control arms (5) from the axle bracket.
  13. Lower the axle. The coil springs will drop with the axle.
  14. Remove coil springs from the axle bracket.
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