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Rear Axle Assembly: Removal

  1. Raise vehicle and support under rear frame crossmember. Remove housing cover and drain lubricant. Remove ABS wheel speed sensor (if equipped). Remove axle shafts. See AXLE SHAFTS & BEARINGS  . Remove brake backing plates. Using wire, secure backing plates to vehicle frame.
  2. Mark and disconnect drive shaft at companion flange. Disconnect axle vent from axle housing at brake junction block (if equipped). Disconnect brake line from axle housing clips.
  3. Support rear axle assembly. Disconnect lower shock absorber studs from mounting brackets on axle housing. Disconnect upper arms from mounting on axle housing.
  4. Lower rear axle assembly until coil springs are released. Remove coil springs. Disconnect and remove lower arms from axle housing. Lower rear axle assembly and remove from vehicle.
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