Removal (All Others)
- Loosen wheel lug nuts and axle shaft retaining bolts. Disconnect shock absorbers from axle housing. Disconnect stabilizer bar mounts. Raise vehicle until weight is off rear springs.
- Disconnect hydraulic brake hose. Remove axle housing vent hose and brake junction block. Remove parking brake cable from cable support and brackets. Mark drive shaft for installation reference. Disconnect rear "U" joint and remove drive shaft. Install plug in transmission extension housing to prevent oil leakage.
- Disconnect anti-lock wiring from axle sensor and height sensing linkage (if equipped). Support axle housing assembly with floor jack. Remove spring "U" bolt nuts and remove "U" bolts. Carefully lower axle housing from vehicle. Roll axle housing out from vehicle. Drain lubricant. Remove wheels and mount axle housing on workbench.