Removal Procedure
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
- Remove the tire and wheel Assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
- Remove the rear axle housing cover. Refer to REAR AXLE HOUSING COVER AND GASKET REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the axle shaft. Refer to REAR AXLE SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the axle shaft seal and the bearing from the axle housing using the J 23689 (1) and the J 2619-01 (2).