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Rear Axle-8 1/4: Removal

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Position a suitable lifting device under the axle.
  3. Secure axle to device.
  4. Remove the wheels and tires.
  5. Secure brake drums to the axle shaft.
  6. Remove the RWAL sensor (Fig 1 ) from the differential housing.
    Fig 1: Rear Speed Sensor Mounting
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  7. Disconnect the brake hose at the axle junction block. Do not disconnect the brake hydraulic lines at the wheel cylinders. Refer to Brakes for procedures.
  8. Disconnect the parking brake cables and cable brackets.
  9. Disconnect the vent hose from the axle shaft tube.
  10. Mark the propeller shaft and companion flange for installation alignment reference.
  11. Remove propeller shaft.
  12. Remove shock absorbers (Fig 2 ) from axle.
    Fig 2: Shock Absorber
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  13. Remove stabilizer bar (Fig 3 ) from the axle.
    Fig 3: Stabilizer Bar Mounting
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  14. Remove the spring clamps and spring plates (Fig 4 ) and (Fig 5 ).
    Fig 4: Leaf Spring - 4X2
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    Fig 5: Leaf Spring - 4X4
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  15. Remove the axle from the vehicle.
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