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Axle Assembly

  1. Raise vehicle and support at frame side rails with jack stands. Remove rear wheels. Remove pinion flange bolts and position drive shaft out of way. Remove wheel hub. Disconnect parking brake cable at lever and at backing plate.
  2. Disconnect hydraulic brake hose at connector on axle housing. Remove stabilizer bar (if equipped). Disconnect shock absorbers at axle brackets. Using floor jack, raise axle assembly slightly to relieve tension on springs. Remove spring "U" bolts, and lower floor jack. Remove axle assembly from vehicle. To install axle assembly, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts to specifications. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  table.
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