Shaft, Axle: Removal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 RAM 1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Brake Caliper, Adapter & Rotor

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With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
Remove wheel and tire assembly.
Remove brake caliper (3), adapter (2) and rotor (1).

Fig 2: Removing Pinion Mate Shaft And 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.

Fig 3: Identifying Axle Shaft And C-lock
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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.