Removal (AWD Vehicles)
- On vehicles with Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), carefully remove rear speed sensor and "O" ring, ensuring speed sensor pole piece does not contact any other parts. On all models, remove brake caliper and rotor. See REAR BRAKE CALIPER, PADS & ROTOR under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Remove 4 drive axle-to-companion flange nuts and move drive axle aside. See Figure . Prevent axle shaft from rotating. Remove and discard self-locking companion flange nut from end of axle shaft. Remove washer and companion flange.
- Remove axle shaft using slide hammer. To remove outer bearing and dust cover, remove ABS sensor ring from axle shaft by supporting outboard side of ABS sensor ring and pressing end of axle shaft with hydraulic press.
- To remove dust covers and outer bearing from axle shaft, use same procedure as in step 3). To remove inner bearing and oil seal from trailing arm, drive out components from outboard side of vehicle using Bearing Remover/Installer Bar (C-4171).