Axle Assembly: Removal
- Raise vehicle. Using jack stands, support vehicle at frame. Allow differential to hang free. Drain lubricant. Remove rear wheels and brake drums. Remove parking brake cable. Disconnect drive shaft and brake lines. Disconnect vent hose from vent fitting at axle housing. Support axle housing with floor jack under center of carrier. Disconnect shock absorbers at axle housing.
- Disconnect height sensing and brake proportional valve linkage (if equipped). Remove stabilizer shaft (if equipped). Remove "U" bolt, nuts, washers, spacers and spring plates from axle assembly. Slowly lower floor jack. Remove axle assembly from vehicle.